Question
Alan lives along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. He decides to record the difference between the high and low tides along the shore every day for three months. If Alan is comparing these observations with observations of the lunar cyle, which of the following is he most likely to find?
A.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during last quarter and is the least during first quarter.
B.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during full moons and new moons.
C.
The difference between high and low tide is the least during full moons and new moons.
D.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during first quarter and last quarter.
A.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during last quarter and is the least during first quarter.
B.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during full moons and new moons.
C.
The difference between high and low tide is the least during full moons and new moons.
D.
The difference between high and low tide is greatest during first quarter and last quarter.
Answers
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The most accurate answer is:
**B. The difference between high and low tide is greatest during full moons and new moons.**
This phenomenon occurs because during the full and new moons, the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun align, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides, which results in a greater tidal range.
**B. The difference between high and low tide is greatest during full moons and new moons.**
This phenomenon occurs because during the full and new moons, the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun align, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides, which results in a greater tidal range.