Consider the below statements with regard to Neap Tide 1 It occurs when the Earth Sun and Moon are a...........

Geography World - Water Bodies

Consider the below statements with regard to Neap Tide:

1. It occurs when the Earth, Sun and Moon are aligned.

2. Results in greatest variation between high and low tides.

3. Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon, when the moon appears "half full."

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

EXPLANATION

STATEMENT 1 AND 2 IS INCORRECT. Neap Tide - Occurs when the Moon is 90 degree out of alignment with the Sun and Earth (first quarter moon third quarter moon). Results in smallest variation between high and low tides.
Tides can be defined as the alternate rise and fall of the ocean water. It is caused by the combined effects of :
Gravitational force exerted on Earth by the Sun
Gravitational force exerted on Earth by the Moon
Rotation of the Earth

Types of Tides

Diurnal Tides: It means four tides in a day. Two tides by the sun and two by the moon.
Spring Tide It is an exceptionally high tide generated by the complementary factor played by the Sun with respect to moon. It should be noted that when Sun moon and Earth are in the same line the position is known as the Syzygy. This syzygy can be of 2 types :
Conjunction: when moon and sun are on the same side
Opposition: When the moon and sun are on the opposite side In both of these conditions the magnitude of tide will be equally high.
comparatively small tide known as the ebb. The magnitude of tide is minimum here.
Neap Tide - Occurs when the Moon is 90 degree out of alignment with the Sun and Earth (first quarter moon third quarter moon). Results in smallest variation between high and low tides.