Asked by Sewar Rawabdeh on Jul 22, 2024
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What causes high and low tides?
A) the tendency for water on a spinning globe to be thrown outward
B) daily heating and cooling of the seas, which causes seawater to contract and expand
C) a rise in sea level during the day because of an increase in storms
D) water is pulled by the gravity of the Moon
E) all of these
Spinning Globe
A representation of the Earth that rotates on an axis, often used as a model to illustrate global geography and rotation.
Moon's Gravity
The gravitational force exerted by the Moon, affecting tides on Earth and the motion of spacecraft and objects on the Moon's surface.
- Gain an understanding of the factors leading to and impacts of high and low tides on Earth.
Verified Answer
AR
Aleksandr RhoadJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
High and low tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's oceans. The Moon's gravity pulls water towards it, creating a bulge in the ocean on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon, which we perceive as high tide.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the factors leading to and impacts of high and low tides on Earth.