The highest tides occur when the ________.
A) Earth and Mon are lined up
B) Earth and Sun are lined up
C) Sun and Moon are lined up
D) Earth, Sun, and Moon are lined up
E) Earth and Moon are lined up and the Sun is at a 90-degree angle

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The highest tides, known as spring tides, occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned. This alignment results in the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon combining to exert a stronger pull on the Earth's oceans, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

The Highest Tides Occur When the ________