When the Sun and Moon Are on the Same Side

question 42

Multiple Choice

When the Sun and Moon are on the same side of Earth or on opposite sides of Earth,the _____occurs and results in the ____tidal range between low and high tides.

• A)spring tides;lowest
• B)spring tides;highest
• C)neap tides;lowest
• D)neap tides;highest
• E)tidal bore;lowest

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