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QuizMultiple Choice

The Earth-Sun-Moon System

Question 2 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A

During which moon phase do spring tides occur?

Answer
A
new moon and full moon
B
first quarter and third quarter
C
waxing gibbous and waning gibbous
D
waxing crescent and waning crescent

Explanation

Spring tides occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, so the Sun’s and Moon’s gravitational pulls combine to produce the greatest tidal range. This alignment happens at the new moon and full moon. Therefore, the correct choice is new moon and full moon.

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