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Q: Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the _________
  • A. Sun, Moon and other planets
  • B. Only Sun and Moon
  • C. Sun only
  • D. Moon only
Correct Answer: Option B - Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. • High tides and low tides are mainly caused by the moon. • The moon’s gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. • The gravitational force results in the tidal force resulting in high waves on the shores of water bodies. • As the Earth rotates, various region of the Earth passes through both of these bulges each day. • This cycle of two causes high tides and two low tides and occurs most days on most of the coastlines of the world.
B. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. • High tides and low tides are mainly caused by the moon. • The moon’s gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. • The gravitational force results in the tidal force resulting in high waves on the shores of water bodies. • As the Earth rotates, various region of the Earth passes through both of these bulges each day. • This cycle of two causes high tides and two low tides and occurs most days on most of the coastlines of the world.

Explanations:

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. • High tides and low tides are mainly caused by the moon. • The moon’s gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. • The gravitational force results in the tidal force resulting in high waves on the shores of water bodies. • As the Earth rotates, various region of the Earth passes through both of these bulges each day. • This cycle of two causes high tides and two low tides and occurs most days on most of the coastlines of the world.