How will high tides differ from their average values when the Moon is in its first- or third-quarter phase?
A) They will be higher than average.
B) They will be lower than average.
C) They will not differ from average values significantly.
D) There are no high tides when the Moon is full.

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During the first- or third-quarter phases, the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun are perpendicular to each other, leading to neap tides, which are lower than average.

How Will High Tides Differ from Their Average Values When