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Why do tides appear at both sides of the earth?

It is the effect of the moon's gravity on earth's oceans.

What occurs on the side of Earth that is closest to the moon and on the opposite side of earth?

Its day on the other side. Both sides have high tides while the other two has low tides.

What happens during full moon?

At a full moon, the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of Earth. Since there are high tides on both sides of Earth, a spring tide is also produced.

Why do high tides occur simultaneously on opposite sides of the Earth?

I think it helps thinking of Earth as being "pulled apart" by the difference in gravitation, by the Moon, on both sides of Earth (the nearer side, and the farther side).

Why do you get tides?

When the earth rotates, it has the gravitational pull like o the earth and so does the Sun. When the Sun and the moon pull at the same time they make it bulge out on both sides. The way i remember it is when you squish a rubber band and it comes out on both sides evenly, it does the same thing as the Earth does. Also, wherever the moon is, is where you will…

What causes tides by gravity?

The cause is a "tidal" force across the Earth caused by the moon. It occurs on both sides of the earth (side facing the moon and the side opposite to the moon).

How are high tides and low tides alike?

They are Both created by the moons gravitational pull on the earth

Does a low tide occur at the point on earths farthest from the moon?

The point closest to the moon and the point exactly opposite it on the other side of Earth both have high tides, while the 'sides' of the Earth, in between the high tides, have low tides.Because the moon only has a force on Earth's oceans.

How is the moon and sun and earth and tides related?

The moon, sun, earth, and tides are all related because of the tidal effect. The earth's oceans are pulled by both the moon and the sun to generate tides.

Are the tides on Earth caused by the grivitional pull of the Moon only?

No Both the Moon and the Sun have the largest effects. This is why tides are no always the same height and we get double tides. One for moon and one from Sun. The angles between each determine how high and how often we get tides. When Sun and Moon are on same side we get higher and lower ranges of tides and there tends to be only one high and low per day. When…

What is the dominant cause of tides on earth?

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

How are the Sun and Moon the same?

They both cause tides on Earth and both have the same angular size.

How are the phases of the moon and tidal patterns related?

Both the Sun and the Moon exert enough gravitational force on the Earth to produce tides. The tides are therefore largest when they are lined up, and smallest when they're "working against each other". Because of how tides work, it turns out that this is not when they're on opposite sides of the Earth, but rather when they're at 90 degrees to each other. So: the largest tides ("spring tides") are when the Moon is…

Do gravitational forces create high or low tides?

For Earth, both high and low tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon.

Why does the sun not affect the tides like the moon does?

It does but not as much because of the suns distance from the earth. The tides are affected by the gravity of both the sun and moon.

What is the relationship between the sun moon earth and tides?

they both have a pull on earth here is like a picture demonstration [s] [e] [m] in this case you have high tide on both sides of the earth because its like there gravity is pulling the water up. [s] [m] [e] now you only have high tide on 1 side

Does the moon effect ocean tides?

yes it does yes the moon does effect the ocean tides because the moon and the sun are both pulling on the gravity form earth wich is making the low tides and high tides yes it does

Does the sun help cause ocean tides?

Yes, the Sun does have a large effect. When the Sun and Moon are both on the same side of the Earth is when the tides are the largest.

Ions that appear on both sides of a chemical equation are?

Ions that appear on both sides of the equation are spectator ions. These ions do not participate in the reaction at all. Thus, they are omitted when writing the net ionic formula of a reaction.

Do tides occur at the same time everyday?

No. Tides are generated by the combined gravity of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth's oceans. The Moon goes around the Earth each month, so the tides will vary both in time and in magnitude depending on the relative positions of the Earth, Sun and Moon.

What are the similarities between spring tides and neap tides?

They both occur twice a year... and both involve high tides and low tides...

Where and when does is it high tide on Earth?

Tides occur in all oceans of the Earth and to a very small degree in large lakes. High tide occurs on two opposite sides of the Earth simultaneously. These locations change as the Moon goes around the Earth. Generally speaking, high tides form on the portion of Earth facing directly toward the Moon and on the portion of Earth facing directly away from the Moon. Low tides are between high tides on the other portions…

Compare neap and spring tides Give two comparisons in your answer?

Spring and Neap tides are alike because they are both affected by the gravitational pull of the moon and because they are both caused by the alignment of the earth, moon, and the sun.

What effects does the moon have on tides?

The moon and the earth both use gravitational pulls to change high tides to low tides. The high tidesw usually occur during spring tides,new moons,or full moons. The lower tides occur during first-quater moons,third-quarter moons,and neap tides.

How tides are caused in the sea?

A2. The tides in the seas of Earth are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Moon, and of the Sun. (In order of effect). When the Sun and the Moon are both on the same side of the Earth, (ie New Moon) then the tides are of greatest amplitude. When these two bodies are on opposite sides of the earth (Full Moon) then the amplitude of the tides will be least. For their effects…

What causes Earth's high tides?

Tides are caused by both the Sun and The Moon. Tides are the result of both Gravity and momentum. Gravity attracts objects. This causes water on the Earth to rise up on the side of Earth facing the Sun and the Moon. Momentum tries to continue in the same direction. This causes water on the opposite side from the Sun and the Moon to rise up and keep going in the direction it was going…

Weather and troposphere have what in common?

they both appear to be at the bottom of the earth

Why tides are high in moon light?

There isn't really any correlation between tides and moonlight. The "high tide" is associated with the Moon, but it's on both the Moon side of the Earth and the opposite side of the Earth. Higher than normal "spring" tides happen at the full moon - but also at the NEW moon, when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and the Moon is not visible at all.

What happens to the tides when the sun and moon are both pulling in the same direction?

Very high tides, known as King Tides. To quote Wikipedia: "The king tides occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned at perigee and perihelion, resulting in the largest tidal range seen over the course of a year."

What causes high and low tides?

The gravitational effect of the moon causes both the high tide and low tides. The gravity of the moon attracts water which then is attracted by the much powerful force of the earth. These gravitational forces cause low and high tides.

What tides occur on the side of the Earth opposite from the Moon?

Secondary tides. High tides occur when the Moon's gravity is pulling directly on that part of the Earth's oceans nearest the Moon. But at the very same time there are high tides (although not quite as high) on the opposite side of the Earth. These are caused by the orbital relationship of the Earth and the Moon. Just as the tangential velocity on a merry-go-round appears to be pushing riders toward the outside, the rotation…

What is the importance of earth rotation?

so both sides of the world can get sunlight

How does the moon infleunce the earth?

The moon influences the Earth by pulling the Earth towards it. This effect produces about 1 m rise of the oceans on one side of the Earth (the side closest to the moon). This causes the tides and when in line with the Sun both gravity from the Sun and the moon effect the Earth adding up and causing a much larger pull which causes the high tides.

How are tides and eclipses related?

Tides are caused by the gravity of the moon and the lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the earth and the sun, hence blocking the light. They are related because the moon make them both occur.

Why are rip tides associated with gravitational waves?

they both have similar tides

Can shingles appear on both sides of the body?

yes, I have them down my leg, across my chest, on my back and on my arms.

Which Moon phase produces most extreem tides?

Both full moon and new moon - when Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned.

Why does the moon almost always appear to be the same time when viewed from the Earth?

You only see one face of the moon because it rotates at a speed where the orbit along with rotation keep one side facing Earth. However, there is day and night on both sides of the moon depending on where it is relative to the Sun and Earth.

How does moon impact tidal behavior of oceans on earth?

The moon and the earth both have magnetic fields and these are what makes the two attract. When the moon a full moon, more of the moon is seen and therefore more of the force is affected the tides. So, the fuller the moon, the higher the tides. I also believe that the sodium chloride present in the sea waters has some affect on the tides.

Do moons gravity pull water to make tides?

Both the Moon's and the Sun's force of gravity "pull" on Earth's land and oceans to create tides ( high tides on both the 'near' side as well as the 'far' side of Earth. Of course, the tidal water moves a lot more than land does, so it is easier to notice. Also, Earth's and Sun's gravity make tides in the land on the Moon, too.

What are the two of tides?

Low tides and high tides. they both come twice a day. the moon determens the tide.

How would the tides be differnt if the earth had 2 moons?

There would be two superimposed periods of tides, one for each moon. As a result - and assuming both moons would be large and close enough to produce significant tides - the tidal periods would be much more irregular.

If the Moon's gravity barely holds a person on its surface but has enough gravitational pull to create the tides how can it move the ocean when it has so much less gravity than Earth?

The tides are the result of two forces, not just one. The gravity of both the Earth and the Moon keep the moon in orbit around the Earth. Part of the tides - the part facing the Moon - are caused by the attraction of the Moon. Part of the tides - the tide on the side of the Earth facing away from the Moon - is caused by the Earth's momentum. As the Earth…

Does anyone get paid to appear on Judge Judy?

Both sides get an appearance fee. Most of the audience are paid professionals.

Why do you get the tides?

Because both the moon and the sun have a gravtational pull on the earth. The water also experiences gravitational pull. This causes the water to rise.

Do you can see both sides of the moon from earth?

no you can only see one side of the moon.

Explain why most coastal regions have two high tides and two low tides each day?

Pick a location on the Earth. Pick a location that is exactly on the opposite side of the Earth. Now, at the first point, imagine the moon or sun directly overhead. This will 'pull' the ocean water toward the moon or earth in a sort of bulge. At the same time, that point on the opposite side of the earth will bulge away from the moon and sun. So this is one high tide on…

Can a tide exist without the moon?

Yes if the moon was not there Earths oceans would still be tidal. Every object in the universe creates a tide on earth. Most of these tides are so minutely small that they become irrelevant. The moon certainly has the biggest effect on tide followed closely by the sun. The spring tide is due to the combined gravitational influence of both the sun and the moon. Jupiter also plays a much smaller part in tides…

How do fish not get pulled in by the tides?

Fish are much affected by the tides both ebb and neap.

What out-of-this-world event causes auroras to appear on earth?

Solar winds are the out-of-this-world event that cause auroras to appear on earth. Auroras can happen near both the north and the south poles.

Where will the sun Earth and moon be when the tides are high and low?

At new moon, the tides will have their maximum excursion - both highest and lowest. This is because the tidal effect of Moon and Sun are then additive. At full Moon, the high and the low tides will be closest together in distance, for the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun tend to oppose.