Question

Distinguish between Spring and neap tide.

Answer 1

Spring tides occur during the full moon and the new moon. During the moon's quarter phases the sun and moon work at right angles, causing the bulges to cancel each other. The result is a smaller difference between high and low tides and is known as a neap tide. Neap tides are especially weak tides.

Answer 2

Spring tide is a greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons whereas neap tide is a less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.

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