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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun, Venus, or Mars because...(1 point)
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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

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**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.

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