Tidal ranges will be greatest when the Earth and the Moon are at:
A)apogee.
B)aphelion.
C)perigee.
D)perihelion.
E)proxigean.

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Tidal ranges are influenced by the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's oceans. When the Moon is closer to the Earth (perigee), the gravitational pull is stronger and the tidal range is greater. When the Moon is farther away from the Earth (apogee), the gravitational pull is weaker and the tidal range is smaller. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Tidal Ranges Will Be Greatest When the Earth and the Moon