What type of tide results from the Moon and Sun opposing each other?

The correct answer is neap tide. Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun are at right angles to each other relative to the Earth, specifically during the first and third quarters of the Moon. This alignment results in weaker tidal forces, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides, creating a smaller tidal range.

In contrast, spring tides, which occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned (during new moons and full moons), result in higher high tides and lower low tides due to the combined gravitational pull. The terms "full tide" and "new tide" are not standard terms used in tidal science, which further clarifies the choice of neap tide as the correct response.