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What effect does the Sun have on the ocean tides?

A.
The Sun does not have an effect on the ocean tides because it is
too far away.
B. The Sun warms the water, causing it to rise.
C. The gravitational pull of the Sun causes spring and neap tides.
D.the gravitational pull of the sun gravity is more powerful then the moons

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

When the sun, moon, and Earth are in alignment at the time of the new or full moon, the solar tide has an additive effect on the lunar tide, creating extra-high high tides, and very low, low tides both commonly called spring tides.

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