Multiple choice

When Earth, the moon and the sun form an angle of ________ spring tides occur.

  1. 65 degrees

  2. 108 degrees

  3. 180 degrees

  4. 95 degrees

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a straight line (180 degrees), creating the greatest gravitational pull. This happens during new moon and full moon phases, causing higher high tides and lower low tides.