The picture below shows the two tidal bulges created in the oceans by the gravitational attraction of the Moon,from the perspective of looking down at the Earth from the North Pole.Where is low tide occurring in this picture?
A) locations B and D
B) locations A,B,C and D
C) locations A and C
D) location B

Question

The picture below shows the two tidal bulges created in the oceans by the gravitational attraction of the Moon,from the perspective of looking down at the Earth from the North Pole.Where is low tide occurring in this picture? 
A) locations B and D 
B) locations A,B,C and D 
C) locations A and C 
D) location B

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Low tide occurs at the points perpendicular to the Moon, which in this picture are locations A and C. The water at these points is being pulled away from the surface of the Earth by the gravitational attraction of the Moon, resulting in low tides.

The Picture Below Shows the Two Tidal Bulges Created in the Oceans