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The moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Our moon is the fifth largest in the whole solar system, and is approximately ¼ the size of the earth. The moons gravitational pull stabilizes the Earth so it doesn't wobble on its axis. The moon and the Sun controls the Earth's tides.
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∙ 7y agoYes 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 on earth.
Yes, if Earth didn't have a moon, Earth would still have ocean tides because of the Sun. However, although the sun's gravitational pull is very strong, tides wouldn't be as high because the Sun is farther away from Earth than the moon is.
Yes, if Earth didn't have a moon, Earth would still have ocean tides because of the Sun. However, although the sun's gravitational pull is very strong, tides wouldn't be as high because the Sun is farther away so its gravitational pull is weaker.
Then the tides would be much weaker. We would still have some tides, caused by the Sun.
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∙ 14y agoyes, if we dont have the moon the tides arnt right
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∙ 11y agoIt helps us by shifting the water in the oceans and seas round regularly so it does not stagnate.
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∙ 14y agoMany scientists believe that the presence of Earth's large Moon prevented the development of an oppressively hot climate similar to the atmosphere of Venus.
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∙ 12y agoYes!, waves would still be generated by the wind.
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∙ 13y agoNo, without the moon we will have no seasons, the tides will be effected dramatically and it would eventually extinct human life.
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∙ 7y agoYes. The Sun's gravitational influence can make the tides stronger or weaker, but the Moon by itself would also produce tides.
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∙ 13y agoNo Because Its White
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∙ 7y agoYes (until the oceans freeze).
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A tide that result when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon combine to create higher high tides and lower low tides is called a?
When the Sun and Moon are aligned, you get what is called spring tides, with higher high tides and lower low tides.
How does the Moon create waves on Earth?
No, the moon does not create waves, it creates tides because of its gravitational pull.
What are the only two objects that effect tides on earth?
The Sun and the Moon.
Are tides at their highest during neap tides?
No Neap tides are when the sun,earth, and moon form a right angle. This makes the the water on earth be pulled towards the sun and the moon. causing the tides to be very low. Spring tides are when tides are the highest because the earth,sun,and moon are in a line,causing very high tides.
Similar spring tides and neap tides?
"Spring" tides are higher-than-normal tides that occur when the Moon is full or new; when the tidal forces of the Sun and Moon are additive. Lower-than-normal "neap" tides happen when the Moon is at the 1st or 3rd quarter, when the Moon and the Sun are working at cross-purposes on the tides.
A tide that result when the gravitational pull of the sun and moon combine to create higher high tides and lower low tides is called a?
When the Sun and Moon are aligned, you get what is called spring tides, with higher high tides and lower low tides.
Can a planet without a moon have tides?
no a planet with out moons can not have tides because it will not have that second gravitaional pull both from the sun and the moon
How does the Moon create waves on Earth?
No, the moon does not create waves, it creates tides because of its gravitational pull.
Does the sun or moon have more affect on tides?
The moon affects the tides more than the sun.
Is the gravitational pull of the tides just the moon or the moon and sun?
The tides are caused by Both the Sun and the Moon but, the Moon has agreater effect.
When the gravitational pulls the sun and the moon partially cancel each other out earth experiences a tide?
Yes, the the gravitational pull of the moon and sun create tides.
Interactions with the sun moon and earth?
They rotate around each other, and work together to create tides.
What two things cause tides?
The two celestial bodies with the most profound effect upon Earth's tides are Earth's moon and the Sun.
How does the position of the moon and the sun affect the tides?
Gravitational pull of the sun and the moon may affect the tides. If you notice carefully the tides will be high during a full moon day.
When the gravitational pulls down the sun and moon partially cancel each other out earth experiences a tide?
Yes, the the gravitational pull of the moon and sun create tides.
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 sun and moon affect tides?
The moon has a gravitational pull on water, which is what creates tides
