Question

1pt during neap tides, the sun, the moon, and earth form a
a. straight line
b. 45° angle
c. 90° angle
d. 135° angle

Explanation:

Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the sun and the moon are perpendicular to each other with respect to the Earth. This means the sun, moon, and Earth form a \(90^\circ\) angle. A straight line (option A) is for spring tides. Options B and D are not related to the geometry of sun - moon - Earth during neap tides.

Answer:

C. \(90^\circ\) angle