Spring tides occur when

A) the Moon's gravitational attraction is perpendicular to the Sun.
B) Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are all aligned.
C) the Moon and the Sun exert forces on Earth at a 45° angle.
D) the Moon and the Sun exert forces on Earth at a 60° angle.


Answer: B

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