Question

The sun’s mass is about 30 million times greater than the moon. Why does the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon affect Earth’s tides more than the gravitational pull between Earth and the sun? a The moon is denser than the sun. b The moon is closer to Earth than the sun. c The moon has phases, but the sun does not. d The moon orbits Earth, but the sun does not.

Answer 1

The moon is closer to earth

Step-by-step explanation:

Around each new moon and full moon, the sun, Earth, and moon arrange themselves more or less along a line in space. Then the pull on the tides increases, because the gravity of the sun reinforces the moon's gravity. ... Thus, at new moon or full moon, the tide's range is at its maximum.

Answer 2

The moon is closer to earth