Question

Consider the figure given below. The mentioned figure represent the position of the Earth, the Moon and the Sun where

A. both the cases A and B describe the spring tides
B. only the case B describes the spring tides

Answer 1

Hint: Spring tide is defined as the tide of maximal range which is close to the time of new and full moon if the sun and moon are in syzygy. That is oriented with the earth. The other syzygy condition will be the opposition happening during the full moon if the sun and moon are placed on opposite sides of the Earth. This will help you in answering the question.

Complete step by step answer:
Spring tide is defined as the tide of maximal range which is close to the time of new and full moon if the sun and moon are in syzygy. That is oriented with the earth. Conjunction is defined as the time at the period of new moon if the sun and moon lie on the identical side of the Earth. The other syzygy condition will be the opposition happening during the full moon if the sun and moon are placed on opposite sides of the Earth. The tide creating forces of the sun and the moon strengthens each other and the amplitudes on the earth are at their highest in either cases of syzygy. Here the figures given both represent the spring tides.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note: Spring Tides will happen twice a month near a new or a full Moon. They are perfectly viewed within a few months of the winter solstice if the axis of the earth is tilted away from the Sun. The greatest tide will happen around nine in morning and the lowest tide happens around four in the evening.