Question

tides are the alternate rising and falling of large bodies of water. tides are caused by the gravitational pulls of the sun and the moon. in a high tide, the sea level is at its highest point in the tidal cycle; in a low tide, the sea level is at its lowest point in the tidal cycle. during a new or full moon, the earth, sun, and moon are lined up, which leads to spring tides. a spring tide is when the tidal range is largest; spring tides combine the highest high tide and the lowest low tide. during a first- or third - quarter moon, the earth, sun, and moon form a right angle, which has the effect of creating neap tides. a neap tide is when the tidal range is smallest. match causes with their effects. the earth, sun, and moon are aligned. the sun and the moon exert gravitational pulls on the earth. the earth, sun, and moon are at a right angle. cause effect tides form. spring tides form. neap tides form.

Explanation:

• The sun and the moon exert gravitational pulls on the Earth. This is the fundamental cause of tides forming as per the text.
• When the Earth, sun, and moon are aligned (new or full moon), spring tides form as the text states that this alignment leads to spring tides.
• When the Earth, sun, and moon are at a right angle (first - or third - quarter moon), neap tides form as per the given information.

Answer:

• Cause: The sun and the moon exert gravitational pulls on the Earth. Effect: Tides form.
• Cause: The Earth, sun, and moon are aligned. Effect: Spring tides form.
• Cause: The Earth, sun, and moon are at a right angle. Effect: Neap tides form.