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What are two things caused by the interaction of the movements of the Earth and moon?
The rise and fall of sea levels are affected very much depending on the type of movements of the earth and the moon.
What kind of water movements are caused by the Moon's gravity?
tidal currents
Why do we see differences in the appearance and movements of the Sun and Moon from Earth?
Why do we see differences in the appearance and movements of the Sun and Moon from Earth
Why do we see difference in appearance and movements of the Sun and Moon from Earth?
Why do we see differences in the appearance and movements of the Sun and Moon from Earth
Why do you have tides on earth?
They are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the water in the oceans.
What is the difference between tides and tidle waves?
Tides are caused by the moon's gravity acting on the Earths water.Tidal waves are caused by sudden underwater movements of the Earth during an earthquake
Earth's tidal bulges are always aligned with the?
Moon. Tidal bulges are caused by the gravitational force of the Moon pulling on the Earth's water, creating two high tides on opposite sides of the Earth that align with the Moon.
What is a moon tide?
On Earth, ocean tides are caused by the moon. This is because the moon is pulling on the surface of the Earth and the water in the ocean which is closer to the moon is pulled upward. This upward surge causes high tide while on the opposite side of the Earth (where the moon is furthest from the water) there is a low tide.
What causes natural movements of earth?
Natural movements of the Earth are primarily caused by plate tectonics, where the Earth's lithosphere is divided into rigid plates that move and interact with each other. These movements can lead to phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building. Additionally, factors like gravitational forces from the Sun and Moon and changes in the Earth's rotation can also influence the Earth's movements.
What are the tides on earth mainly caused by?
Tides on Earth are mainly caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun. The gravitational pull of these celestial bodies creates bulges of water on Earth's surface, resulting in the regular rise and fall of the ocean levels.
Does the moon have moving plates?
No, the moon does not have moving plates like Earth. The moon does experience some tectonic activity, but it is not driven by plate movements. Instead, the moon's tectonic activity is mainly caused by its cooling and shrinking over time.
What causes the Moon's high tides?
The Moon's high tides are caused by its gravitational pull on Earth's water. As the Moon orbits Earth, it creates a bulge in the water on the side facing the Moon, causing a high tide. There is also a second high tide on the opposite side of Earth due to the centrifugal force from Earth's rotation.
