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which statement describes the formation of a tide?
a neap tide will occur during a new moon or full moon because the gravitational attraction between the sun and moon on the water is the weakest
a spring tide will occur during a new moon or full moon because the gravitational attraction between the sun and moon on the water is the strongest
a neap tide will occur during the first or third quarter moon because the gravitational attraction between the sun and moon on the water is the strongest
a spring tide will occur during the first or third quarter moon because the gravitational attraction between the sun and moon on the water is the weakest

Explanation:

Spring tides occur during the new moon or full moon when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, enhancing the gravitational pull. Neap tides occur during the first or third - quarter moon when the Sun and Moon are at right angles, reducing the combined gravitational pull.

Answer:

A Spring Tide will occur during a New Moon or Full Moon because the gravitational attraction between the Sun and Moon on the water is the strongest.