Why are there very strong tides during the new Moon and the full Moon?

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The Moon, the Sun, and Earth form a triangle during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Sun is closest to Earth during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Moon is closest to Earth during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Moon, the Sun, and Earth form a straight line during the new Moon and full Moon.

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Cason Boyle

17 April, 13:27

Why are there very strong tides during the new Moon and the full Moon?

Group of answer choices

The Moon, the Sun, and Earth form a triangle during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Sun is closest to Earth during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Moon is closest to Earth during the new Moon and full Moon.

The Moon, the Sun, and Earth form a straight line during the new Moon and full Moon.

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Alexandria Wiley · Answer 1

The Moon, the Sun, and Earth form a straight line during the new Moon and full Moon.

Explanation:

When the earth, moon, and sun line up - which happens at times of full moon or new moon - the lunar and solar tides reinforce each other, leading to more extreme tides, called spring tides.