How will high tides differ from their average values when the Moon and the Sun are 90 degrees from each other in the sky?
A. They will be higher than average.
B. They will be lower than average.
C. They will not differ from average values significantly.
D. There are no high tides when the Moon and the Sun are 90 degrees from each other in the sky.
Answer: B
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