Question

identifying tides and phases of the moon. use the drop - down menus to choose the correct answers about tides and phases of the moon. earth sees a full moon in a. neap tide occurs in c and a. earth sees a third quarter moon in. tide levels are highest in.

Explanation:

1. A full - moon occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon (as in A), so Earth sees the fully illuminated side of the Moon.
2. Neap tides occur when the Sun - Earth - Moon system forms a right - angle, which is in B and D. But the given answer has C and A incorrect for neap tides.
3. A third - quarter moon occurs when the Moon is at a 90 - degree angle relative to the Sun and Earth as seen from Earth. This is in B.
4. Spring tides (highest tide levels) occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line (A and C).

Answer:

Earth sees a third - quarter moon in B
Tide levels are highest in A and C