Approximately where is it currently high tide on Earth?
A) On the portion of Earth facing directly toward the Moon and on the portion of Earth facing directly away from the Moon
B) Only on the portion of the Earth facing directly toward the Moon
C) Wherever it is currently noon
D) Anywhere that ocean water laps upon the shore

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High tide occurs on the portion of Earth facing directly toward the Moon because of the gravitational pull, and on the portion of Earth facing directly away from the Moon due to the centrifugal force. This creates two high tide regions on opposite sides of the planet.

Approximately Where Is It Currently High Tide on Earth