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What does the moon's gravity cause the ocean to do?

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Answer: Sorry, I'm only here to chat. Dueces.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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.

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