Question

1. base your answer to the following question on the graph below and on your knowledge of earth science. the graph shows the tidal range (the difference between the highest tide and the lowest tide) measured in minas basin, nova scotia, during november 2007. the phase of the moon on selected days is shown above the graph. the dates that the moon was farthest from earth (apogee) and closest to earth (perigee) are indicated under the graph. november 2007 tidal range - minas basin, nova scotia the highest high tides and the lowest low tides occurred when the moon was near a) perigee and a new-moon phase b) apogee and a full-moon phase c) apogee and a new-moon phase d) perigee and a full-moon phase

Explanation:

When the Moon is at perigee (closest to Earth), its gravitational pull is stronger. During the full - Moon phase, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned (Sun - Earth - Moon or Earth - Sun - Moon), and the combined gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon (syzygy) causes higher high tides and lower low tides (spring tides).

Answer:

D. perigee and a full - Moon phase