THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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The earth, the sun and the moon are in a straight line, (the sun being in the middle)
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The position of the sun and moon form a right angle with the earth’s centre
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The sun, the earth and the moon are in a straight line (the earth being in the middle)
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The earth, the moon and the sun are in a straight line (the moon being in the middle)
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Detailed explanation-1: -When the sun, moon, and Earth are in alignment (at the time of the new or full moon), the solar tide has an additive effect on the lunar tide, creating extra-high high tides, and very low, low tides-both commonly called spring tides .
Detailed explanation-2: -Tides are highest when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line. This happens on Full Moon and New Moon days. Such tides are called spring tides.
Detailed explanation-3: -Twice a month, when the Earth, Sun, and Moon line up, their gravitational power combines to make exceptionally high tides, called spring tides, as well as very low tides where the water has been displaced. When the Sun is at a right angle to the Moon, moderate tides, called neap tides, result.