Two positions of the sun, moon, and Earth are described below: Position A: Moon is between the sun and Earth Position B: Moon and sun are at right angles to each other relative to Earth

Which statement is true regarding the type of tides that can occur?

A neap tide can occur for both positions A and position B.

A spring tide can occur for both positions A and position B.

A neap tide can occur for position A but not for position B.

A spring tide can occur for position A but not for position B.

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Jagger Blackburn

19 July, 22:53

Two positions of the sun, moon, and Earth are described below: Position A: Moon is between the sun and Earth Position B: Moon and sun are at right angles to each other relative to Earth

Which statement is true regarding the type of tides that can occur?

A neap tide can occur for both positions A and position B.

A spring tide can occur for both positions A and position B.

A neap tide can occur for position A but not for position B.

A spring tide can occur for position A but not for position B.

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Answers (2)

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Luca Juarez · Answer 1

The third statement is true:

A neap tide can occur for position A but not position B

Position B is a Spring tide

Shane Adams · Answer 2

Position A: Moon is between the sun and Earth

Position B: Moon and sun are at right angles to each other relative to Earth

A spring tide can occur for position A but not for position B.