The highest tides occur when
A) the Sun and the Moon are on the same side of Earth.
B) the Sun and the Moon are on opposite sides of Earth.
C) the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a right-angled triangle with Earth at the 90° vertex.
D) the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a right-angled triangle with the Moon at the 90° vertex.
E) the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a right-angled triangle with the Sun at the 90° vertex.

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This is because the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon combine, creating the highest tides. This occurs during a new moon or full moon phase, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment.

The Highest Tides Occur When