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Q · Solar System medium · 45s
How does the moon affect tides on Earth?
TopicSolar System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Moon’s gravitational pull exerts a force on Earth’s oceans, leading to high and low tides which affect marine life and coastal ecosystems.
Final Answer: Option B - Through gravitational pull