Question

Choose the response below that demonstrates the correct alignment of the sun, the Earth, and the moon that would create a spring tide, as well as the corresponding graph of the data from the table that shows a spring tide occurring.


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Answer 1

I can’t see the images you attached from here. I can still help — tell me which option (A, B, C, D) corresponds to each pair of images, or describe each pair briefly (especially the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and the shape/scale of the graph). Then I’ll pick the correct pair.

To pick it yourself, use these two checks:
- Alignment: a spring tide happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line (either Sun–Moon–Earth at new moon or Sun–Earth–Moon at full moon). So choose the diagram that shows the three bodies lined up.
- Graph: a spring tide produces the largest tidal range — the graph should show the highest high tides and the lowest low tides (largest amplitude between high and low water).

If you give the option letters or short descriptions, I’ll identify the correct choice.