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What generates ocean tides on Earth?

winds and ocean currents

the rotation of the Earth on its axis

alignment of the Earth with the Moon and Sun

the Coriolis effect

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Step-by-step explanation:

moon is the reason that creates tides in the ocean due to gravitational force and the moon's distance

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alignment of the Earth with the Moon and Sun

This is the answer.

Tides are formed by gravitational force of Sun and Moon.

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