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Which celestial body's gravitational pull is primarily responsible for causing tides on Earth?
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A Venus Venus
B JupiterJupiter
C The MoonThe Moon
D The Sun
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C — The Moon.
Tides are caused by the differential (tidal) gravitational pull on different parts of Earth. Although the Sun is much more massive, the Moon is far closer, so its tidal effect is stronger (about 2.2× the Sun’s). When Moon and Sun align (new/full Moon) their effects combine to produce spring tides.
Tides are caused by the differential (tidal) gravitational pull on different parts of Earth. Although the Sun is much more massive, the Moon is far closer, so its tidal effect is stronger (about 2.2× the Sun’s). When Moon and Sun align (new/full Moon) their effects combine to produce spring tides.
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