High tides are higher than average and low tides are lower than average when:
A) the Moon and the Sun are aligned relative to the Earth
B) it is a full moon
C) it is a new moon
D) all of these

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The Moon and the Sun's gravitational pull combine to create higher high tides and lower low tides when they are aligned relative to the Earth. This occurs during both full moons and new moons.

High Tides Are Higher Than Average and Low Tides Are