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Which statement explains why the moon's gravity is able to create high and low tides?

A. The moon is revolving more quickly than the Earth is rotating.
B. The moon is revolving more slowly than the Earth is rotating.
C. Some parts of the Earth never face directly on the sun and moon.
D. The moon is revolving at the same speed that the Earth is rotating.​

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Step-by-step explanation:

The moon is revolving more slowly than the Earth is rotating

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Answer:

B. The moon is revolving more slowly than the Earth is rotating.

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