Ocean tides of low amplitude that occur at first and third quarter moons are called ___________?

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Ocean tides of low amplitude that occur at first and third quarter moons are called ___________?

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2006-10-10 10:31:25 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Those are neap tides. At full moon and new moon we have spring tides - not named after the season, of course, but named for the German word "springen" meaning "to rise up" - those are the higher high tides. That's the only way I can remember which is which!

2006-10-10 10:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

those tides are called neap tides I learned it today in science lol

2006-10-10 18:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by DESI MAth Wizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋