Diurnal tides are more prevalent at middle latitudes when the tide-raising bodies are
A) at low declination.
B) at high declination.
C) in line with each other.
D) 90 degrees to each other.
E) 180 degrees to each other.

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Diurnal tides occur when there is only one high tide and one low tide in a lunar day (24 hours and 50 minutes). This is because the tide-raising body (usually the moon) is at a high declination in relation to the latitude, causing the tidal bulge to be displaced from the equator. This is more prevalent at middle latitudes (around 30-60 degrees) where the angle between the moon and the equator is greater. Therefore, when the tide-raising body is at high declination, diurnal tides are more likely to occur.

Diurnal Tides Are More Prevalent at Middle Latitudes When the Tide-Raising