What prevents each spot on Earth from experiencing two high tides and two low tides a day?
A)the shape of the seafloor and coastline
B)the shape of the tidal bulges
C)the position of the Moon relative to Earth
D)the position of the Sun relative to the Moon

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The shape of the seafloor and coastline affect the way in which tides occur. As the Earth rotates, the water on the surface is constantly being pulled by gravitational forces, which causes tides to form. However, the shape and topology of the seafloor and coastline affects how these tides interact with the surrounding land, so not every spot on Earth experiences two high tides and two low tides a day.

What Prevents Each Spot on Earth from Experiencing Two High