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 due to the gravitational attraction between the Moon and the water in the oceans. However, there is also a high tide on the portion of Earth facing directly away from the Moon because the water on the far side of the Earth is also affected by the Moon's gravity. This creates a "bulge" of water on both sides of the Earth, resulting in two high tides per day. The other options are not directly related to the occurrence of high tide.

Approximately Where Is It Currently High Tide on Earth