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Q: Spring tides occur when………..
  • A. the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
  • B. the sun is closest to earth
  • C. the moon is farthest from earth
  • D. the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Correct Answer: Option A - When the Sun, moon and earth are in straight line a high tide is formed and termed as spring tide. The spring tides occur twice a month, one on full moon period and another during new moon period. The spring tide is also known as 'King Tide'.
A. When the Sun, moon and earth are in straight line a high tide is formed and termed as spring tide. The spring tides occur twice a month, one on full moon period and another during new moon period. The spring tide is also known as 'King Tide'.

Explanations:

When the Sun, moon and earth are in straight line a high tide is formed and termed as spring tide. The spring tides occur twice a month, one on full moon period and another during new moon period. The spring tide is also known as 'King Tide'.