How Many "Tidal Bulges" Caused by the Moon's Gravity Are

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Multiple Choice

How many "tidal bulges" caused by the Moon's gravity are there on Earth?

• A) one, on the side of Earth facing (almost) directly toward the Moon
• B) one, on the side of Earth facing away from the Moon
• C) two, one facing (almost) directly toward the Moon and one facing (almost) directly away from the Moon
• D) four, one facing (almost) directly toward the Moon and the other three at 90° intervals from the first one