Which Statement Best Describes the Average Relationship Between Passage of the Moon

Which statement best describes the average relationship between passage of the Moon through an observer's meridian and the occurrence of high tide in the open ocean? (Hint: See Figure 10-20 of Universe, 11th ed., and think about what you would experience on Earth.)
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A) High tides occur at random and are not related to the time of the Moon's meridian crossing at any position on Earth.
B) High tide occurs at about the same time as the moon passes through the meridian.
C) The Moon passes through an observer's meridian about 40 minutes before high tide at this position.
D) The Moon passes through the meridian about 40 minutes after high tide has occurred.