When the sun, moon, and Earth are all in a line, the .
A) gravitational attraction will be less
B) difference between high and low tides will be minimal
C) arrival of high tide will be delayed
D) highest high and lowest low tides will occur

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When the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, the gravitational forces combine to create the highest high tides and the lowest low tides, known as spring tides.

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth Are All in a Line