Spring tides are seasonal tidal events. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Spring tides occur every time there is a full and new moon. They have high tides that are very high and
low tides that are extremely low. Information can be found in the section Tides Are Forced Waves
Formed by Gravity and Inertia.
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