Question

Which explains how the moon causes low tides on the earth?
A.
The moon's gravity pushes on the earth. The push indents the earth's watery envelope and creates tidal bulges. Where the water is pushed in is low tide.
B.
The moon exerts a gravitational pull on the earth. The pull stretches the earth's watery envelope and creates tidal bulges. Where the water bulges out is low tide.
C.
The moon's gravity pushes on the earth. The push indents the earth's watery envelope and creates tidal bulges. Where the water is pushed out is low tide.
D.
The moon exerts pull on the earth. The pull s

Answer 1

I say A. because The gravitational attraction of the moon causes the oceans to bulge out in the direction of the moon. Another bulge occurs on the opposite side, since the Earth is also being pulled toward the moon (and away from the water on the far side). Ocean levels fluctuate daily as the sun, moon and earth interact.

Answer 2

Thanks, do you want a medal?

Answer 3

Sure, I appreciate it.