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Earth Movement And Impact · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 11 of 60

Earth Movement And Impact: Statement: Earth experiences high tides when the Moon is at perigee. Why?

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Earth Movement And Impact
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General Studies
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Statement: Earth experiences high tides when the Moon is at perigee. Why?

TopicEarth Movement And Impact
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Perigee means the Moon is closest, increasing tidal range.

Final Answer: Option A - The gravitational pull is stronger when the Moon is closest to Earth.
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