Question

look at the position of the observer. this alignment represents ___ tides. type your answer (not case sensitive) type answer here submit

Explanation:

When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at right angles (as depicted in the image), the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon partially cancel each other out. This results in neap tides, which have a smaller tidal range compared to spring tides (when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line).

Answer:

neap