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Which celestial bodies cause tidal forces on Earth?
Which celestial bodies cause tidal forces on Earth?
- The Moon and the Earth
- The Sun and the Moon (correct)
- The Moon and the Sun
- The Sun and the Earth
Why does the Moon have a greater influence on tides?
Why does the Moon have a greater influence on tides?
- Because it is closer to the Earth (correct)
- Because it is brighter than the Sun
- Because it is larger than the Sun
- Because it has a stronger gravitational pull
What causes the bulges that create high tides?
What causes the bulges that create high tides?
- The Moon's magnetic field
- The rotation of the Earth
- The Sun's heat
- The gravitational force (correct)