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GED Question of the Day

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  1. The side facing the Moon

The diagram shows that the Moon creates a bulge on the side of the Earth it faces. This bulge, or pull in the waters on that side, also creates high tides on the side opposite of the Moon, or in line with the Moon. The low tides are created at the ends not facing, or in line with, the Moon.

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Diagram showing Earth and Moon with labeled tidal bulges and areas of high and low tide, illustrating how gravity and inertia cause tides on Earth.

According to the diagram, which of the following is a place on Earth that would experience a high tide?

  1. The side facing the Moon
  2. The side not facing or in line with the Moon
  3. The Moon does not create tides on the Earth
  4. The side with the largest body of water

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