What causes the tides on Earth?

Topic: Physics, Biology, Chemistry &amp; Astronomy
Subtopic: Human Anatomy, Earth Science, Solar System &amp; Basic Principles

AWind

BMoon's gravity

CEarth's rotation

DSun's heat

Explanation

Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun, on Earth’s oceans.

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