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The dominant force causing Earth's tides is the gravity of the moon as it revolves around us.

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The dominant factor in causing tides because of its closeness to earth?

moon


What is the dominant cause of tides on earth?

Gravitational force is, between the Earth and both the sun and moon.


Is it true that tides are created by the difference between the gravitational force at Earths surface and at Earths center?

Yes, that's basically what causes tides. ===================== And the moon. Lets not forget its role.


What is the name of the force that deforms large bodies of water causing tides?

gravity


Which force acts from a distance to play a role both in the formation of tides and mass movements on earths surface?

Gravity.


What are the effects of the moon on the earths tides?

what are the effects of tides The moon effects the tides making them either high or low tides.


What are earths tides caused by?

The tides are caused by the gravitational pull of Earth's moon.


How do earths tides work?

from where the moon is dicides o high or low tides


Why do WE need the moon?

because it gives light at night The moon stabilizes the earths rotational wobble and is the major gravitational force that creates tides.


Which is stronger neap or spring tide?

Spring tides are stronger because they occur when the sun moon and earth are lined up in a straight line causing a stronger force on earth's tides.


Are tides less the closer to the Equator?

tides are effected by the moon not the earths polaritys


The rising and falling of Earths waters are the?

tides