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They are mainly caused by the gravitation of the Moon. More specifically, the Moon attracts the part of Earth that's closer to the Moon stronger than the part that is away from the Moon. To a lesser degree, tides are also caused by the Sun - for the same reason.
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What are the basic cause of ocean tides?
Tides form due to variations of gravitatinal pull between earth ,moon and sun.
What is a solar tides?
solar tides are tides thst effect the ocean tides
How do earths tides work?
from where the moon is dicides o high or low tides
Which is greater the moon's pull on earth or earths pull on the moon?
The moon is only strong enough to push and pull the tides in the ocean on earth. The earths pull is so strong it moves the entire moon in circles.
What ocean movements are affected by the moon gravity?
tides of course
The moon has the greatest effect on earths?
ocean tides
Meaning of ocean tides in connection with space?
the earths tilt
Does magnetism change the tides?
Moon's gravitation is the cause of the ocean tides.
What is the Primary cause of twice-daily tides around the world?
The moon's gravity with some influences of the sun's gravity and the mass of water in the ocean.
What has the most influence on ocean tides?
The biggest influence on Earths tides comes from the gravitational effects from the Moon.
What are the disadvantages of ocean currents?
they cause drownings and rip tides
What does the moon cause on the earth twice a day?
ocean tides
Does the moon's gravity cause low tide or high tide?
The Moon's gravity is the primary cause of tides - all tides, both high and low.
What are the basic cause of ocean tides?
Tides form due to variations of gravitatinal pull between earth ,moon and sun.
What are the two things in space that are the cause of the ocean tides?
Easy, the sun and the moon.
Do tides cause ocean plates to pull away from tectonic plates?
Yes!
What describes the cause of waves in the ocean?
surface waves
