What is the major cause of tides?
A. Earth's rotation
B. the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's water
C. Earth's movement around the Sun
D. the tidal bulge

The major cause of tides is the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's water. While Earth's rotation and other factors influence the timing and patterns of tides, it is primarily the Moon's gravity that creates them. Understanding this gravitational interaction helps explain the rise and fall of sea levels globally. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The primary cause of tides is the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's water, leading to the formation of tidal bulges. While the Earth's rotation and the Sun's position affect the timing and variation of tides, the Moon's gravity is the main driving force behind them. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-27