USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 4 • Question #100 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room When the moon is at first quarter or third quarter phase, what type of tides will occur?
A
Apogean
B
Perigean
C
Neap
✓ Correct Answer
D
Spring
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Neap tides occur near first and third lunar quarters (quadrature) when the Sun and Moon are at right angles, producing minimum tidal range.
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