Question

How does the presence of the moon influence ocean tides on earth?

The moon’s gravity pulls on Earth’s water, creating a tidal bulge.

The moon’s rotation pulls on Earth’s water, creating tides as it spins.

The moon’s weak magnetic field interacts with Earth’s stronger magnetic field to create a tidal bulge.

The moon’s gravity pushes on Earth’s surface, forcing water away from it.

Answer 1

Answer: High and low tides are caused by the moon. The moon's gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force.

Answer 2

The Short Answer:

High and low tides are caused by the moon. The moon's gravitational pull generates something called the tidal force. The tidal force causes Earth—and its water—to bulge out on the side closest to the moon and the side farthest from the moon. These bulges of water are high tides.