alleryWhich layer of the Earth also experiences a slight tide, called the Earth tide?
AThe solid Earth
BThe inner core only
CThe upper atmosphere
DThe deep mantle only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The solid Earth
1. Tidal forces act wherever a gravitational field varies in time and space.
2. The shape of the solid part of the Earth is slightly affected.
3. This Earth tide is not as easy to see as water tides.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, lead section_
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