Neap tides occur near which lunar phase and are characterized by which tidal range?

A. New and full moon; greatest range
B. First and last quarter moon; greatest range
C. New and full moon; smallest range
✓ First and last quarter moon; smallest rangeCorrect

Why D is correct

Neap tides occur near first and last quarter moon, when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, producing the smallest tidal range. Spring tides at new and full moon produce the greatest range. (Bowditch Ch. 9 §902)

Cited:Bowditch Ch. 9 §902

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