Question

Oceanic tides are the smallest on the

A full noon day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B new moon day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 8th day of the waxing moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 3rd day of the waning moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Seven days after either a full or new moon, the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, and the pull of the Moon and Sun partially cancel each other out. The resulting tide, called a "neap" tide, has the smallest difference between high and low tide.

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