When the Sun, Moon, and Earth Are All in a Line

question 61

Multiple Choice

When the sun, moon, and Earth are all in a line, the .

• A) gravitational attraction will be less
• B) difference between high and low tides will be minimal
• C) arrival of high tide will be delayed
• D) highest high and lowest low tides will occur

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