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Extra high tides are called

a. neap tides
b. giant tides
c. autumn tides
d. spring tides

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Solution

The correct answer is option (d).

Explanation: The Earth, the Moon and the Sun are in a straight line during full moon and new moon days. The combined gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon occurs on the surface of ocean water, which causes high tides called spring tides.

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