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Yes, the gravity of the moon (and to some extent the sun) is responsible for producing the sea tides as the earth rotates.

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What does the term tide refer to?

A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun acting on the Earth's oceans. Tides typically occur twice a day and are influenced by factors such as the moon's phase and the geography of the coastline.


What is the name of half moon tide?

The name of the tide during first and last quarters of the moon is called a neap tide. This tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon are perpendicular to each other.


Why does the sea rise and fall twice a day?

The sea rise and falls twice a day because of the gravitational force of the moon. in 24 hours the earth rotates 360 degrees. assuming the moon is stationary and I am at one point on the earth at 0.00 hours the sea is half way between high and low tide , the moon having half gravitational effect mid tide at 3.0 hours the moon is in line with me on the earth having high tide. at 6.00 hours the moon is half way round having half effect, mid tide at 9.00 hours the moon is at right angles having full effect, low tide at 12.00 hours the moon is half way round having half effect, mid tide at 15.00 hours the moon is in line having full effect, high tide at 18.00 hours the moon is halfway round having half effect, mid tide at 21..00 hours the moon is at right angles having low tide full effect at 24.00 hours the moon is halfway round having half effect and repeat the next day later, Two high and two low tides per day


What are the effects of the earth and moon's movements?

The effects are the moon phases, eclipses, and the high tide and low tide.


What is the difference between tide and tidal range?

Tide refers to the rising and falling of sea levels caused by gravitational forces of the moon and sun. Tidal range, on the other hand, is the difference in height between consecutive high and low tides at a specific location.

Related Questions

What is the rise and fall of the ocean water is called?

The tide


What effect of the moon would you see if you lived by the sea?

The tide. An effect of the moon's gravity pulling the water towards it creating a slight bulge moon-side of the planet.


How does the water level along the coast differ at high tide and at low tide?

The water level along the coast is higher during high tide and lower during low tide. High tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the sun and the moon align, causing water to rise and cover more of the shore. During low tide, the water recedes as the gravitational forces change, revealing more of the beach or seabed.


What is tide that's flows toward the sea?

When the sea is retreating from the land, it is an ebb tide. When the sea is coming in, it is a flood tide.


What are some of the best tide watches for fishermen?

Some of the best tide watches for fishermen are Casio Men's SPF 40 - 1V Sea Pathfinder Tide Watch and Nixon's Tide Watches. Moreover, Casio ProTrek with Tide and Moon Data is one of the best tide watches for fishermen.


What tide occurs during a full Moon and a new Moon?

wave tide


What tide is created just after the new moon and full moon phase?

Spring tide


What does the term tide refer to?

A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun acting on the Earth's oceans. Tides typically occur twice a day and are influenced by factors such as the moon's phase and the geography of the coastline.


What is the name of half moon tide?

The name of the tide during first and last quarters of the moon is called a neap tide. This tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon are perpendicular to each other.


What does the tide out mean?

"Tide out" refers to the period when the sea level is at its lowest point due to the gravitational forces of the moon and sun. During this time, more of the shore is exposed as water recedes further away from the coast.


How do low tide and high tide occur?

The moon.


Why does the sea rise and fall twice a day?

The sea rise and falls twice a day because of the gravitational force of the moon. in 24 hours the earth rotates 360 degrees. assuming the moon is stationary and I am at one point on the earth at 0.00 hours the sea is half way between high and low tide , the moon having half gravitational effect mid tide at 3.0 hours the moon is in line with me on the earth having high tide. at 6.00 hours the moon is half way round having half effect, mid tide at 9.00 hours the moon is at right angles having full effect, low tide at 12.00 hours the moon is half way round having half effect, mid tide at 15.00 hours the moon is in line having full effect, high tide at 18.00 hours the moon is halfway round having half effect, mid tide at 21..00 hours the moon is at right angles having low tide full effect at 24.00 hours the moon is halfway round having half effect and repeat the next day later, Two high and two low tides per day