Figure 2
-According to Figure 2, spring tides occur at which phases of the Moon?
A) third quarter
B) new and full
C) first and third quarter
D) full
E) new

Question

Figure 2
-According to Figure 2, spring tides occur at which phases of the Moon?
A) third quarter 
B) new and full 
C) first and third quarter 
D) full 
E) new

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spring tides occur at the new and full phases of the Moon. This is because the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun together causes the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

Figure 2 -According to Figure 2, Spring Tides Occur at Which Phases