Tidal Forces Are Caused By

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tidal forces are caused by:

• A) the weight of the water in the oceans on the ocean floor
• B) the strength of the gravitation pull of the Moon on Earth
• C) the difference between the weight of the water on the ocean floor at high and low tide
• D) the difference between the strength of the gravitiational pull of the Moon and Sun on either side of Earth
• E) the strength of the gravitation pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth

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