Asked by Ziheng Zhang on Jun 03, 2024

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The Moon and Sun cause the tides in Earth's oceans because of:

A) gravity
B) heat
C) magnetic pull

Gravity

Gravity is a natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy—including planets, stars, galaxies, and even light—are brought toward (or gravitate toward) one another.

Tides

The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and the sun acting upon the earth.

Magnetic Pull

The force exerted by a magnetic field on magnetic objects, influencing their direction and alignment according to the field's orientation.

  • Gain an understanding of basic astronomical notions, encompassing the genesis of the solar system, the nature of astral bodies, and the powers acting on them.
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Stella BrightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The tides in Earth's oceans are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's waters. The Moon's gravity, being closer to the Earth, has a stronger effect on the tides than the Sun's gravity.