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Neap tides occur during quarter moons. During these tides, the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon blank causing a blank

Spring tides occur during new and full moons. During these tides, the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon blank causing a blank

Answer 1

Neap tides occur during quarter moons. During these tides, the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon **are at right angles to each other** causing a **lower than normal tidal range**.

Spring tides occur during new and full moons. During these tides, the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon **are aligned** causing a **higher than normal tidal range**.