D. All parts of Earth experience the same amount of
3. An arrangement is shown below.
Earth
moon
sun
What effect does this arrangement have on the tidal range?
A. The tide is larger than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the
same direction.
B. The tide is larger than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in
opposite directions.
C. The tide is smaller than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in
the same direction.
D. The tide is smaller than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in
opposite directions.
Explanation: The sun and the moon are working together, their gravitational forces pull on the tides more. Your question said "The tide is larger than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the same direction". They are working together to cause higher than normal tides.
