When Earth, Sun and Moon are at quadrature, which tides will occur?

Options

A. Spring tide
B. Diurnal tide
C. Mixed tide
D. Neap tide

Answer

D

Explanation

Neap tides will occur when Earth, Sun and Moon art at quadrature. A situation of quadrature occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angle to each other. Neap tides are of moderate hights.
A spring tide occurs when Earth, Sun and Moon are in straight line. Spring tides are higher than neap tides.