INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

THE EARTH

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tides in the ocean are caused by
A
Gravitational attraction of the sun
B
Gravitational pull of earth
C
Due to spherical surface of earth
D
Attraction of the moon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth (Sumich, J.L., 1996).

Detailed explanation-2: -High tides and low tides are mainly caused by the moon. The moon’s gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. The gravitational force results in the tidal force resulting in high waves on the shores of water bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth and the Earth’s rotational force are the two main factors that cause high and low tides. The side of the Earth closest to the Moon experiences the Moon’s pull the strongest, and this causes the seas to rise, creating high tides.

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