The diagram below indicates the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon at a specific point in time.

Question

High tide is occurring on the sides of the Earth that are
A.
halfway between the Sun and the Moon.
B.
experiencing sunrise and sunset.
C.
closest to and farthest from the Moon.
D.
closest to and farthest from the Sun.

Answer 1

High tide occurs on the sides of the Earth that are closest to and farthest from the Moon. This is because the gravitational pull of the Moon creates a bulge in the Earth's oceans toward it, while on the opposite side, the inertia of the water creates another bulge. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. closest to and farthest from the Moon.