Tides occur
A) at new moon and first quarter moon.
B) at first quarter and third quarter moons.
C) at new moon and full moon.
D) at third quarter and full moons.
E) at noon and midnight.

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Tides are most pronounced during the new moon and full moon phases due to the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun, which enhances the gravitational pull on Earth's oceans, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides, known as spring tides.

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