How often do spring and neap tides occur?

Question

a. twice a day
b. twice a month
c. every 27.3 days
d. every 24 hours

Answer 1

Spring and neap tides occur twice a month. So the correct answer is:

b. twice a month.

Spring tides happen when the Earth, moon, and sun are in alignment, and neap tides occur when the moon is at a right angle to the sun relative to the Earth.