Question

note to students: how much did you learn about our latest unit of study? take this post test to find out. this post test any outside help or use of resources. this post test will not count for a grade. it is simply a way for you and your teacher to unit of study. 1 multiple choice 1 point what is most likely to occur when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned in a relatively straight line? a larger-than-normal height difference between low tide and high tide a decrease in global wind patterns more earthquakes near the equator and fewer at the poles an increase in temperature near the equator

Explanation:

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth's oceans. When the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned (during spring tides), the gravitational forces combine, leading to a larger height difference between low and high tides. Wind patterns, earthquakes, and equatorial temperature changes are not directly related to this alignment.

Answer:

a. a larger - than - normal height difference between low tide and high tide