Tides are mainly caused by the gravitational pull of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Tides are mainly caused by the gravitational pull of:

A. Sun only

B. Earth's Core

C. Moon only

D. Moon and Sun

Answer: Option D

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Tides result from the gravitational attraction of both the Moon and the Sun, though the Moon has the greater influence.

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