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The pull of the Moon - and, to a lesser degree, of the Sun - causes "tidal bulges".
These bulges of water cause the high tides on Earth.
The Moon's gravitational pull on the bulge of water nearest to the Moon, causes the Earth's rotation to very gradually slow down, due to frictional forces.
Finally, (because of the need to conserve "angular momentum") it causes the Moon to gradually move away from Earth.
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How does the sun affect earths tides?
The Moon affects the tides of this planet, much more than the Sun. It is the gravitational pull of those masses in space which pull the water of the oceans from the Earth and the Earth from the water. (There IS a tidal bulge on the same side as the Moon AND on the opposite side! And smaller ones towards and away from the Sun).
What is created when the moon revolves around the earth?
The moon creates tidal friction when it revolves around the earth.This is what makes the ocean rise and fall with tides. The oceans directly below the earth will be pulled upwards slightly (like a bulge) by the gravitational forces of the moon. On the other side of the earth (opposite from the moon) the oceans "sink" accordingly.
What causes tides to be high in one part of the day and low during another?
they're so high because when the sun, moon, and earth are in a line, their gravitational pull creates a tidal bulge on earth. during neap tides, the sun, moon, and earth are at a 90 degree angle, making more even tidal bulges, making high and low tides closer together than the spring tides.
What is the importance of knowing the seasons in our place?
Light of day does not effect earths high and low tides, the moon does. The Moon is in the gravitational pull of earths orbit. When the earth turns it pulls the moon slowly. But the moon does get ahead of the earth at some points causing high tide, but when the moon lags behind the earths pull it is low tide.
Explain how the Moon's gravitational pull can be observed on earth?
The tides are caused by the moon's gravitational pull. The moon pulls the water towards it. The moon also pulls the earth towards it, but just a bit less, so there is a bulge(the tide) in the Earth's ocean's on the side nearest the moon and on the side farthest from the moon.
What does tidal bulge means?
it means a tidal that bulges when the moon is a full moon.
Bulge that takes place on parts of earth facing or opposite the moon is called?
The bulge that occurs on Earth facing or opposite the Moon is called a tidal bulge. This is due to the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon causing a stretching effect on the water on Earth's surface, leading to the formation of high tides.
What is the effect of the moon's revolution?
A major effect of the Moon's revolution around the Earth is the tides. The gravity of the Moon (and of the Sun, too) pull on the Earth's oceans.The oceans bulge outward on the side facing the Moon and the opposite side of the Earth - shorelines underneath the bulge experience high tide. This bulge is called the tidal bulge. The Earth rotates underneath the bulge, pushing the bulge ahead of the Moon -- the tidal bulge then has a gravitational pull of its own on the Moon. This effect boosts the Moon in orbit. Meanwhile, the friction of the tidal bulge on the Earth's rotation causes the Earth to very slightly slow down.Therefore, because of the effects of the Moon's revolution around the Earth, the Earth's day is getting slightly longer, and the Moon is getting slightly farther away from Earth.
How many tidal bulges are there on earth at one time?
There are typically two tidal bulges on Earth at any given time, one on the side facing the moon and one on the side opposite the moon. This is due to the gravitational force exerted by the moon on the Earth's oceans, causing them to bulge.
The pull of the moon on Earth's tidal bulge is causing .?
The pull of the Moon - and, to a lesser degree, of the Sun - causes "tidal bulges". These bulges of water cause the high tides on Earth. The Moon's gravitational pull on the bulge of water nearest to the Moon, causes the Earth's rotation to very gradually slow down, due to frictional forces. Finally, (because of the need to conserve "angular momentum") it causes the Moon to gradually move away from Earth.
What is the definition of tidal bulge?
The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon cause the tidal bulges.
Does gravity cause Earths land to bulge slightly towards the moon?
Yes, gravity does cause Earth's land to bulge slightly towards the Moon. This phenomenon is a result of the Moon's gravitational pull, which creates tidal forces that cause the Earth's surface to deform. As a result, there are slight bulges on the side of the Earth facing the Moon, as well as on the opposite side, due to the gravitational interactions between the Earth and the Moon. This effect contributes to the tidal movements observed in oceans and, to a lesser extent, on land.
How does the Moon affect the tidal bulge?
The Moon exerts gravitational pull on Earth, creating a tidal bulge on the side of the Earth that faces the Moon. This gravitational force causes water to be drawn toward the Moon, resulting in a rise in sea level, known as high tide. Conversely, on the opposite side of the Earth, a second bulge occurs due to the centrifugal force created by the Earth-Moon system's rotation. Consequently, these tidal bulges lead to the cyclical rise and fall of ocean levels, known as tides.
Does gravity cause earths land water and atmosphere to bulge slightly towards the moon?
Yes, the gravitational pull of the Moon causes a slight bulge in the Earth's land, water, and atmosphere. This phenomenon is known as tidal bulging, resulting in the high and low tides we observe on Earth's surface.
Why is the moon responsible for predicting tidal movements in the earths oceans?
The moon doesn't predict anything, but scientists do and the gravitational pull of the moon , sun, and the earth determines tidal movements.
What is a tidal budge?
A Tidal Bulge is a high tide. It is a bulge of water on the side of the earth under the moon, and it is caused by the moon's gravity attracting the water. There is a similar bulge on the opposite side of the earth, away from the moon, to counterbalance the moon bulge. The areas between the two bulges experience low tide.
What kind of tide do you see when passing through a tidal bulge?
When passing through a tidal bulge, you would experience either a high tide or a low tide depending on which side of the bulge you are on. Tidal bulges are areas of elevated water levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun, leading to the cyclical rise and fall of tides.
