6. If the radius of the Moon’s orbit around the Earth were increased, would tides on theEarth be higher than, lower than, or the same as they are now? Explain. (The radiusof the Moon’s orbit is actually increasing at the rate of about 3.8 cm per year.)

6. If the radius of the Moon’s orbit around the Earth were increased, would tides on theEarth be higher than, lower than, or the same as they are now? Explain. (The radiusof the Moon’s orbit is actually increasing at the rate of about 3.8 cm per year.)

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

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6. If the radius of the Moon’s orbit around the Earth were increased, would tides on the
Earth be higher than, lower than, or the same as they are now? Explain. (The radius
of the Moon’s orbit is actually increasing at the rate of about 3.8 cm per year.)

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