Question

When are tides highest? a. during the moon’s first quarter phase b. when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line c. during the moon’s third quarter phase d. when the moon is at a right angle to the sun

Answer 1

b. when the sun,earth,and the moon are nearly in a line.

Answer 2

The tides are the highest, out of the options, during the moon's first quarter phase; when the sun, earth an moon are nearly in a line;

During the moon's third quarter phase; when the moon is at a right angle to the sun.

The right answer is when the sun, earth, and moon are nearly in line.