Question

How does the gravitational force of the moon affect Earth? (1 point)

A) The moon's gravity is too small to affect Earth.
B) The moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, causing tides.
C) The moon's gravity is so large that it causes large tsunami waves.
D) The moon’s gravity is slowly pulling Earth closer to the moon.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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.