Different relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth’s oceans. Which description of the sun, moon, and Earth positions will have the least effect on ocean tides? During a spring tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are all in the same linear position.
During a spring tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are all in the same linear position.

During a neap tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are all in the same linear position.
During a neap tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are all in the same linear position.

During a spring tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are not in the same linear position.
During a spring tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are not in the same linear position.

During a neap tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are not in the same linear position.
During a neap tide when the Earth, moon, and sun are not in the same linear position.