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Explain spring tides in brief.

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Instruction:
  1. Explain the position of the moon and sun.
  2. Write the days on which it is formed.
  3. Highlight the height of spring tides.
Answer:
  • When the sun, moon, and the earth line up in a straight line, the combined gravitational pull is much greater. In such situations, spring tides are experienced.
  • On the new moon and full moon days, spring tides are observed.
  • High tide is higher than normal high tide and low tide is lower than normal low tide.

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