Where does the pattern of the tides come from?

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Karlee Duran

2 December, 03:24

Where does the pattern of the tides come from?

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Yaretzi Randolph · Answer 1

The pattern of the Earth's ocean tides is the result of the interaction of:

- - the changing strength and direction of the force of gravity toward the sun due to its changing position and distance,

- - the changing strength and direction of the force of gravity toward the moon due to its changing position and distance,

- - the rotation of the Earth,

- - the shapes of the coastal boundaries between the Earth's land masses and its oceans.

Tori Logan · Answer 2

The moon has some gravitational pull on the earth so it causes the water on earths surface to change causing tides