6. Compare the tidal ranges to the phases of the moon. What relationship do you observe (explain what happens to the tidal range when the moon is in certain phases)? 1. The tidal range is greatest when __ 2. The tidal range is smallest when...

## Step 1<br />The tidal range is the difference between the high tide and the low tide. This range is influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />When the moon is in its full or new phase, the gravitational pull of the moon is strongest. This is because the moon, the Earth, and the sun are aligned, which means the gravitational pull of the moon is directly pulling on the Earth's oceans. This alignment causes the tidal range to be greatest.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />On the other hand, when the moon is in its first or third quarter phase, the gravitational pull of the moon is weakest. This is because the moon, the Earth, and the sun are not aligned, which means the gravitational pull of the moon is not directly pulling on the Earth's oceans. This alignment causes the tidal range to be smallest.