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The gravitational pull of the Moon has the greatest influence on the water levels of Earth’s ocean tides. If the distance between the Moon and Earth were to decrease steadily for one week, which water-level
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The gravitational pull of the Moon has the greatest influence on the water levels of Earth’s ocean tides. If the distance between the Moon and Earth were to decrease steadily for one week, which water-level changes would be expected to occur?

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The water levels would lower, because as the moon gets farther away, it's gravitational pull decreases. Hope this helps! :)
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