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Why do spring tides happen on new moon and full moon days?

Correct answer D. Sun, moon and earth are in a straight line

Explanation

On these days the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned, so the Sun's and Moon's tidal pulls combine to produce the highest high tides.

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