Question
Why do the Earth's ocean tides occur?
A
ABecause of the earth's rotation
B
BBecause of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
C
CBecause of the earth's magnetic field
A
ABecause of the earth's rotation
B
BBecause of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
C
CBecause of the earth's magnetic field
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B. Because of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and, to a lesser extent, the sun on the Earth's oceans. This pull creates bulges in the water, leading to high and low tides as the Earth rotates.
Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and, to a lesser extent, the sun on the Earth's oceans. This pull creates bulges in the water, leading to high and low tides as the Earth rotates.