Why Does the Moon Have More of an Impact on Tides

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why does the moon have more of an impact on tides than the sun?

• A) The size of the moon is more in balance to Earth
• B) The distance of the moon is closer
• C) The sun has more power over the tides than the moon
• D) The earth rotates around the sun

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