Distinguish between spring tides and neap tides. What will be ...

[dalyningkenk]

Distinguish between spring tides and neap tides.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which type of breaker has a curling crest that moves over an air pocket?
 
  A) Plunging breaker
  B) Spilling breaker
  C) Standing breaker
  D) Surging breaker
  E) Swelling breaker

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are arranged in a 180 pattern. This means that the lunar tide (tidal bulge generated by interaction of Earth and Moon) and the solar tide (tidal bulge generated by interaction of the Earth and Sun) are additive, constructive interference, producing highest high tides and lowest low tides. Neap tides occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are arranged in a 90 angle. This arrangement means that the lunar tide and solar tide are in destructive interference, minimizing high and low tides.

Answer to Question 2

A

[dalyningkenk]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Dunkey]

Great! Please up vote