Question

What characteristics or characteristics contribute to the attraction between earth and the moon​

Answer 1

Gravity is dependent on the mass of two bodies and the distance between them. There is a strong gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon because they’re relatively close to one another. There is a strong gravitational attraction between Earth and the Sun because the Sun is so massive.

Step-by-step explanation:

Please note this is the answer to a TWO part question, ONE being the Earth and the MOON the other being the EARTH AND SUN

Answer 2

The moon's gravity pulls at the Earth, causing predictable rises and falls in sea levels known as tides. To a much smaller extent, tides also occur in lakes, the atmosphere, and within Earth's crust. High tides are when water bulges upward, and low tides are when water drops down.