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Q · Oceanographymedium · 45s
What causes tides on Earth?
TopicOceanography
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The gravitational attraction of the Moon and the Sun exerts a pulling force on Earth’s oceans, leading to periodic rise and fall of sea levels known as tides. The Moon has a stronger effect because it is closer, causing two high and two low tides daily.
Final Answer: Option C - Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun