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Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more effect on Earth's tides than the sun's gravitational pull?

A. The moon is closer to the Earth than the sun.

B.The moon has more mass than the sun.

C. The moon is more dense than the sun.

D. The moon has a greater diameter than the sun.

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It’s A. The moon is closer to the earth than the sun
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I believe it’s c because if you really read and close read it will make more sense
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