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Spring tides occur when: |
| A. | the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line |
| B. | the sun is closest to earth |
| C. | the moon is farthest from earth |
| D. | the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon |
| Answer» A. the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line | |
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Explanation: The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth. |
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