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The reason for the cause of high tides.
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The least extreme tides (neap tides) on planet Earth occur during which moon phase?
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When tidal bulges are NOT in a direct Earth-moon line but slightly ahead of the moon,
a.
Earth’s gravity weakens.
b.
their gravitational field pulls the moon forward in its orbit, causing it to recede from Earth.
c.
their gravitational field pulls the moon back in its orbit, causing the moon to fall toward Earth.
d.
Earth’s gravity strengthens, causing the moon to orbit faster.
e.
the tidal bulges have no effect on the moon.
How does the moon affect the tides?
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