Why Is There a Tidal Bulge on the Far (Opposite)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is there a tidal bulge on the far (opposite) side of Earth from the Moon?

• A) The mass of the far side is smaller than that of the near side.
• B) Inertia leaves a bulge behind from earlier in Earth's rotation.
• C) This phenomenon has yet to be explained by a satisfying scientific theory.
• D) Earth's far side "lags behind" its center.
• E) Gravity can be repulsive as well as attractive.

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Definitions:

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A genetic condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones (androgens) and thus has some or all of the physical traits of a woman, but the genetic makeup of a man.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, which can lead to symptoms such as reduced testosterone levels and fertility issues.

Gonadal Dysgenesis

A condition of underdeveloped or malformed gonads resulting in a wide range of disorders related to sexual development.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty, making the body partially or completely unable to respond to male sex hormones.