Question
Distinguish between spring tide and neap tide.
Answer
| Spring Tide | Neap Tide |
|---|---|
| Occurs during new moon and full moon | Occurs during first and third quarters of the moon |
| Results in very high rise in water level (high tide) | Results in very low rise in water level (high tide) |
| Caused by the combined attraction of the Sun and Moon | Caused by the counteraction of the attraction of the Sun and Moon |
