Spring tides occur when the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Moon is new or full
According to oceanographic principles outlined in Bowditch, spring tides happen exclusively when the Moon is new or full, aligning the celestial bodies in syzygy to create maximum gravitational attraction and heightened tidal ranges.
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