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The tides are caused by the moon's gravity. Other large bodies of water could be there for many reasons. 1 example is continental drift, as the continents move around bodies of water can get separated from the oceans.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothe gravitation pull of the sun and the moon on the earth cause the ocean to bulge and creates the tides
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∙ 11y agobecause of the gravitational pull of the moon
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∙ 12y agoThe moon. The moon gravitational pull on the tides or sea level is stronger during the night. But the moon still causes tides and change in sea level.
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The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.
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What causes the Arctic Ocean to have tides?
The Sun and the moon
The force that causes the ocean tides is?
Gravity from the moon, control's the ocean ( river,streams, lakes, etc) tides.
What causes ocean tides to rise and fall?
The gravitational pull of the moon.
Which of the heavenly bodies causes the tides in the ocean?
The moon and to some extend the sun
What benefits do you receive from the moon?
The benefit is that the moon causes the ocean tides, high and low.
What is the force that is responsible for tides?
The moon's gravitational force is what causes the ocean tides to change. How Stuff Works has a great diagram and explanation of how this happens.
What causes the t ides?
Tides are caused due to the gravitational pull of the Moon which causes the ocean to bulge out, towards its direction.
What are daily changes in the elevation of the ocean called?
Tide is the answer.
What mainly causes the ocean tides on earth?
mostly the moon but the wind determines the direction it flows
What forces causes the earth's highest tides in the ocean?
The gravity of the moon and sun causes the earth's tides. The greatest tides are called 'spring' tides which occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned. The moon has the greatest effect on our tides because of its proximity.
How does moon causes tides?
The Moon's gravity pulls ocean water toward it while the Earth revolves.
Does the moon causes the tides?
The Moon's gravity pulls ocean water toward it while the Earth revolves.
