A High Tide Is Occurring at Charleston, South Carolina (59°W

question 45

Multiple Choice

A high tide is occurring at Charleston, South Carolina (59°W, 30°N) . Which listed longitude is experiencing a low tide occurring?

• A) 121°E
• B) 59°E
• C) 31°E
• D) 31°W
• E) 121°W

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