Why Is a Spring Tide So Much Higher Than a Normal

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Multiple Choice

Why is a spring tide so much higher than a normal high tide?

• A) because the Sun is aligned with the moon
• B) because the Moon is aligned with the Earth
• C) because the Moon is directly over the North Pole
• D) because the Sun is directly over the North Pole

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