Based on the location of the moon and Earth, label where you would find high tide and low tide.(2 points)

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To label high tide and low tide based on the location of the Moon and Earth, follow this guideline:

  1. High Tide: You will find high tide on the side of the Earth that is closest to the Moon, as well as on the opposite side of the Earth. The side facing the Moon experiences a gravitational pull, causing the water to bulge, which creates high tide. The opposite side also experiences high tide due to the inertia of the water.

  2. Low Tide: You will find low tide in the areas that are perpendicular to the line connecting the centers of the Earth and the Moon. These areas are located between the two high tide regions.

So, if you are imagining Earth and the Moon in a simple diagram:

  • High Tide: On the side of Earth facing the Moon and on the opposite side.
  • Low Tide: On the sides of Earth at a right angle to this line.

Feel free to use the above information to label your response areas accordingly!