alleryStart learning →The major cause of tides is the gravitational pull of the:
ABig ships
BThe moon
CSea cliffs
DThe winds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The moon
1. The moon's gravitational pull is the major cause of tides.
2. The sun's pull matters too, but to a lesser extent.
3. Centrifugal force is the third player in the balance.
_Source: syllabus Geography, Ch 13 'Movements of Ocean Water' (kegy213)_
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