The Smallest High Tides Occur When the Moon Phase Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

The smallest high tides occur when the Moon phase is

• A) new.
• B) first or third quarter.
• C) waxing or waning gibbous.
• D) waxing or waning crescent.
• E) full.

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