When will an area experience high tide?

A) in the early afternoon when water temperatures are highest
B) when there is a quarter moon in the sky
C) when the moon is directly overhead or on the opposite side of Earth
D) during a period of intense sunspot activity

Opposite Side of Earth

Refers to the point directly on the other side of the planet from a specific location, often called the antipodal point.

Directly Overhead

A position in the sky or space where an object appears to be directly above the observer, at a 90-degree angle from the ground.

High Tide

The state of the tide when sea level reaches its maximum height within the tide cycle, covering more of the shore than at low tide.