Question

Different phenomenon result when the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun change. Which of the

following happens when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are lined up in a straight line?
A. Seasons of the Earth last longer than usual.
B. Earth experiences higher high tides and lower low tides
C. The shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun changes
D. Gravity from both the Earth and the Sun keep the Moon from rotating

Answer 1

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are lined up in a straight line, b. Earth experiences higher high tides and lower low tides, known as spring tides.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are lined up in a straight line, b. Earth experiences higher high tides and lower low tides.

These tides are called spring tides and occur because the gravitational pull of both the Moon and the Sun reinforce each other, creating stronger tides than usual. The shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the rotation of the Moon are not affected by the alignment.