Spring tides occur __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — when the moon is new or full
Per Bowditch, spring tides occur twice monthly during the new and full moon phases when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon align, reinforcing each other to produce maximum tidal ranges and stronger currents.
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