Question

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1 draw where the moon would be located for each of the descriptions below
2 what is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide?
3 what is a tidal range?
4 what causes a tide?

Explanation:

• Spring Tide: Occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned (either in a straight line during new moon or full moon). The gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon combine, resulting in higher high - tides and lower low - tides.
• Neap Tide: Happens when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other (first and third quarter moons). The gravitational pull of the Sun partially cancels out the gravitational pull of the Moon, leading to lower high - tides and higher low - tides.

Answer:

A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned (new or full moon), with combined gravitational forces causing higher high - tides and lower low - tides. A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles (first and third quarter moons), with the Sun's gravitational pull partially canceling the Moon's, resulting in lower high - tides and higher low - tides.