Question

6. The diagram models four lunar phases. During which lunar phase is the tide highest?
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4

Answer 1

In the lunar cycle, the highest tides, known as "spring tides," occur during the full moon and new moon phases. Based on typical lunar phase diagrams:

- **Phase 1 (New Moon)**: The moon is between the Earth and the Sun, leading to higher tides.
- **Phase 2 (First Quarter)**: The moon is at a right angle with respect to the Earth and Sun, leading to lower tides.
- **Phase 3 (Full Moon)**: The Earth is between the sun and the moon, again leading to higher tides.
- **Phase 4 (Last Quarter)**: Similar to Phase 2, this results in lower tides.

Therefore, the tides are highest during **Phase 1 (New Moon)** and **Phase 3 (Full Moon)**. If you need to choose only one answer, it would depend on which phase is represented in your diagram. Without seeing the diagram, I would recommend checking if Phase 1 or Phase 3 corresponds to either of these phases.