Spring tides are tides ____.
A)that result from the combined gravitational force of the aligned Moon and Sun
B)that occur when the Sun and Moon are disposed at right angles to one another
C)that occur in springtime when floodwaters are high
D)with a relatively small range
E)that are high only once per day

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Spring tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line, resulting in the combined gravitational force of the Moon and Sun on Earth's oceans, causing high tides to be higher and low tides to be lower than usual. This alignment happens twice a month, during the full and new moon phases.

Spring Tides Are Tides ____