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Which of these will cause the highest tides? A. when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line B. when all of the planets are on the same side of the Sun C. when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle D. when there are high speed winds caused by seasonal changes

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A. when the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line

Step-by-step explanation:

The highest tide is formed when the sun, moon, and also the earth are in alignment. This high tide is known as spring tides.

Spring tides happen when we have a new moon or a full moon. With the earth, sun and moon aligning. We have lunar and solar tide forming a reinforcement with each other causing high tides or extreme tides. we have collectively, their gravitational pull on water of the earth to become stronger

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