Which statement best describes the Sun-Earth-Moon system during a spring
A. The Moon's orbit is perpendicular to Earth's orbit.
B. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon are arranged in a straight line.
O C. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a night angle.
D. The Moon's orbit brings it closer to Earth.

B. The Sun, Earth and the Moon are arranged in a straight line.

Spring (strong) tides occur when the moon is either a full or new moon. During these, the bodies are arranged in a straight line.
Neap (weak) tides occur when the moon is in any quarter phase. During these phases, the earth, moon and sun form a right angle.

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Which statement best describes the Sun-Earth-Moon system during a spring A. The Moon's orbit is perpendicular to Earth's orbit. B. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon are arranged in a straight line. O C. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a night angle. D. The Moon's orbit brings it closer to Earth.

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Which statement best describes the Sun-Earth-Moon system during a spring
A. The Moon's orbit is perpendicular to Earth's orbit.
B. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon are arranged in a straight line.
O C. The Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a night angle.
D. The Moon's orbit brings it closer to Earth.