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From the diagram, which phase of the Moon will result in the greatest difference between high tide and low tide?

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The greatest difference between high and low tide is around New Moon and Full Moon. During these Moon phases, the solar tide coincides with the lunar tide because the Sun and the Moon are aligned with Earth, and their gravitational forces combine to pull the ocean's water in the same direction.
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I can't see the diagram, but the greatest difference between high tide and low tide is around the New Moon and the Full Moon. Hope this helps get your answer. :) Your best bet is probably New Moon.

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