A Spring Tide Occurs_______

question 4

Multiple Choice

A spring tide occurs_______ .

• A) twice a year at the new or full moon closest to the vernal and autumnal equinox
• B) once a month, or 12 times a year
• C) once a year at the first full moon after the vernal equinox
• D) about 26 times per year, at every full and new moon

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