Google News
logo
Today General Knowledge(GK)
Tides in the sea are caused by
A)
Sun and the moon
B)
Effects of the moon
C)
Effects of the sun
D)
Gravitational centrifugal or centripetal forces

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Sun and the moon



Tides are very long waves that move across the oceans. They are caused by the gravitational forces exerted on the earth by the moon, and to a lesser extent, the sun. ... Because the gravitational pull of the moon is weaker on the far side of the Earth, inertia wins, the ocean bulges out and high tide occurs.

Published On : June 3, 2021
Category : Oceans and Seas
Advertisement