Question

1. spring tides are extremely high tides that occur when earth, the moon, and the sun are aligned. a king tide is the common name given to an extremely high spring tide. which diagram best illustrates the positions of earth (e), the sun (s), and the moon (m) that results in a king tide? a diagram 1 b diagram 2 c diagram 3 d diagram 4

Explanation:

A king tide (an extreme spring tide) occurs when Earth (E), the Moon (M), and the Sun (S) are perfectly aligned, so their gravitational pulls on Earth's water combine to create the highest tides. Diagram 1 shows the Moon and Earth aligned in a straight line with the Sun, meaning all three celestial bodies are in syzygy (aligned), which is the required configuration for a king tide.

Answer:

A. Diagram 1