Question

students are analyzing tidal data to determine patterns of tidal height. based on the data provided, what should they conclude about the relationship between moon phases and tidal patterns?
date moon phase time of high tide height of high tide (meters) time of low tide height of low tide (meters)
march 1 new moon 6:00 am 2.5 12:30 pm 0.8
march 15 first quarter 7:00 am 2.0 1:00 pm 1.0
march 30 full moon 8:00 am 2.3 2:00 pm 0.7
april 14 last quarter 9:05 am 1.8 3:00 pm 1.1
spring tides, which have the highest tidal ranges, occur during full and new moons, while neap tides, with the lowest tidal ranges, occur during the first and third - quarter moons.
neap tides, which have the highest tidal ranges, occur during full and new moons, while spring tides, with the lowest tidal ranges, occur during the first and third - quarter moons.
tidal ranges are not influenced by moon phases but are instead affected by earths distance from the sun.
tidal ranges are constant throughout the month and do not vary with moon phases.

Explanation:

Spring tides occur when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon align, during full and new moons, leading to higher high - tides and lower low - tides (higher tidal ranges). Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon's gravitational forces are at right angles, during first and third quarter moons, resulting in lower tidal ranges.

Answer:

Spring tides, which have the highest tidal ranges, occur during full and new moons, while neap tides, with the lowest tidal ranges, occur during the first and third quarter moons.