Spring tides occur when ........

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Spring tides occur when :

the moon is nearest to the earth

the moon is farthest from the earth

the moon, the sun and the earth are at right angles with the earth at the apex

the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line

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Explanation:

Rather, the term is derived from the concept of the tide "springing forth." Spring tides occur twice each lunar month all year long without regard to the season. Neap tides, which also occur twice a month, happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.