Which of the Following Best Describes the Origin of Ocean

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the origin of ocean tides on Earth?

• A)Tides are caused by the difference in the force of gravity exerted by the Moon across the sphere of the earth.
• B)The Moon's gravity pulls harder on water than on land,because water is less dense than rock.
• C)Tides are caused by the 23 1/2° tilt of the earth's rotational axis to the ecliptic plane.
• D)Tides are caused primarily by the gravitational force of the Sun.
• E)Tides are caused on the side of Earth nearest the Moon because the Moon's gravity attracts the water.

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