What is the primary cause of tides on Earth? (2019)

Practice Questions

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What is the primary cause of tides on Earth? (2019)
  1. Wind
  2. Earth's rotation
  3. Gravitational pull of the moon
  4. Ocean currents

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that tides are the rise and fall of sea levels.
  • Step 2: Know that the moon is a large object in space that affects Earth.
  • Step 3: Learn that the moon's gravity pulls on the water in the oceans.
  • Step 4: Realize that this pull causes the water to bulge out, creating high tides.
  • Step 5: Understand that when the moon moves, the position of these bulges changes, leading to low tides in other areas.
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