Equilibrium tidal theory explains why tides behave differently in different oceans on Earth.Question 16Select one:TrueFalse

What causes tides in the oceans? aWind moving across the surface of the water bGravitational pull of the Sun and Moon, and the rotation of the Earth cEnergy from the Sun's rays dAll of these

2. Both the sun and the moon exert gravitational force on the waters of Earth. This creates the tides we are familiar with. Look at the photograph below. Which of the following BEST explains why the moon has a greater effect on the tides than the sun? aThe moon is denser than the sunbThe moon is closer to Earth than the sun is.cThe moon has a lot more mass than the sun.dThe moon has greater acceleration than the sun.

Earth's tides are caused by the gravity of the moon and the ____________.

Explain clearly tidal levels for diurnal tide.

Assertion (A) : Tides indicate the regular and periodic rise and fall in sea level.Reason (R) : Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.