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Spring tides occur when the sun, moon and earth are:
AAt 45 degrees
BIn a triangle
CIn a straight line
DAt right angles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. In a straight line
1. The combined pull raises tides higher.
2. Alignment in a straight line gives spring tides.
3. They come at full moon and new moon.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 14, Movements of Ocean Water._
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