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Which of the following best explains why the tidal bulges on Earth are larger closest to the Moon compared to the tidal bulges closest to the Sun?

A) The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun
B) The Moon has a greater mass than the Sun
C) The Sun has a greater mass than the Moon
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D) The Sun is closer to Earth than the Moon

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Answer:

C. because the moon is closer so it buldges or looks bigger

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