Question
The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun, Venus, or Mars because...(1 point)
Responses
It has a higher iron content
It has a higher iron content
It has a more complete rotation
It has a more complete rotation
It is closer
It is closer
It has greater mass
Responses
It has a higher iron content
It has a higher iron content
It has a more complete rotation
It has a more complete rotation
It is closer
It is closer
It has greater mass
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It is closer.**
The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides primarily because it is much closer to Earth than the Sun, Venus, or Mars. While the Sun is massive, its distance from Earth results in a smaller tidal influence compared to the Moon.
**It is closer.**
The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides primarily because it is much closer to Earth than the Sun, Venus, or Mars. While the Sun is massive, its distance from Earth results in a smaller tidal influence compared to the Moon.