Question

the gravitational force on tides in earth’s oceans is stronger when the ______ are ____. tresult is referred to as ______. a. moon and earth, not in a line, spring tide b. sun and earth, in a line, spring tide c. sun and moon, in a line, spring tide d. sun and moon, not in a line, neap tide

Explanation:

Tidal forces on Earth's oceans are amplified when the gravitational pulls of the sun and moon align. This occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are in a straight line (during full or new moons), creating stronger, more extreme tides called spring tides. Neap tides happen when the sun and moon are not in a line, leading to weaker tidal forces.

Answer:

C. sun and moon, in a line, spring tide