What causes the Earth to experience two high tides each day?
The Tides

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Earth's axial tilt
The Earth's rotation and the moon's gravitational pull
The sun's gravitational pull
The Earth's magnetic field
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is gravity weaker at a greater distance?
Because the gravitational force is constant
Because the gravitational force is unaffected by distance
Because the gravitational force spreads out over a larger area
Because the gravitational force increases with distance
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the sun and moon align in terms of tidal forces?
The tides disappear
The tides become stronger
The tides remain unchanged
The tides become weaker
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential future consequence of the Earth's rotation slowing down due to tidal forces?
The Earth's rotation will speed up
The Earth will stop rotating completely
The moon will move closer to the sun
A day and a lunar month will have the same length
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would happen if the moon got too close to Earth?
The moon would become a star
The moon would collide with Earth
The moon would become a new planet
The moon would disintegrate
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