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What is the main cause of ocean tides on Earth?
A.
Wind action
B.
Temperature gradients
C.
Earth’s rotation alone
D.
Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
Explanation:
Moon’s gravity (and Sun’s to a lesser extent) primarily causes tides. Wind can cause waves, Earth’s rotation affects cycles, temperature gradients are for currents.
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