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By gravity. The Moon (and to a slightly lesser extent the Sun) exerts a gravitational force on the ocean (actually, on the whole Earth, but it's easier for the ocean, being liquid, to reshape itself in response) that produces the tides.
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What ocean movements are affected by the moon gravity?
tides of course
What is one way in which earth is affected by the moon?
the moon, as it rotates around the earth, creates the tides of the ocean through it's gravitational pull
How is a hedgehog affected by the moon phases?
Hedgehogs are affected by moon phases in that this is how they will know if it is mating season.
The moon was smiling down on the ocean is an example of?
The moon was smiling down on the ocean is an example of
How is the moon affected by the earth?
The Earth's gravity keeps the moon in orbit.
What are affecting the ocean?
The oceans are being affected by the gravitational pull of the moon.
What ocean movements are affected by the moon gravity?
tides of course
How do the ocean influence wind speed and direction?
The ocean does not influence wind speed and direction. The currents in the ocean are caused by wind speed and direction. The tides in the ocean are influenced by the phases of the moon.
What is one way in which earth is affected by the moon?
the moon, as it rotates around the earth, creates the tides of the ocean through it's gravitational pull
What is one way in witch earth is affected by the moon?
the moon, as it rotates around the earth, creates the tides of the ocean through it's gravitational pull
What governs the tides?
Tides are mostly affected by the moon's gravity and earth's rotation.
How is a hedgehog affected by the moon phases?
Hedgehogs are affected by moon phases in that this is how they will know if it is mating season.
What is ships and stars are affected by its pull?
Moon
Will density be affected on the moon?
No
The moon was smiling down on the ocean is an example of?
The moon was smiling down on the ocean is an example of
How is the earth's atmosphere unlike an ocean?
The earth's atmosphere has a moon the ocean does not have a moon.
Is the climate of California affected by an ocean?
The climate of California is affected by the ocean that borders the state by providing moisture to the area.
