Question

skills practice
answer the questions based on the conte

1. during which of these moon

phases does a neap tide occur?
a full moon
b third quarter
c waxing crescent
d waning gibbous

Explanation:

Neap tides occur when the gravitational pulls of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular to each other, which happens during the first and third quarter moon phases. The other listed phases align with spring tides or do not create the perpendicular force needed for neap tides.

Answer:

B. third quarter