Multiple choice

The moon's gravity on Earth can be responsible for what?

  1. changing ocean tides

  2. mountain ranges

  3. Earth's magnetism

  4. the weather
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Explanation

The gravitational pull of the Moon exerts a tidal force on Earth, causing the oceans to bulge out on the side closest to the Moon and the side farthest from it. This gravitational interaction is the primary driver of daily ocean tides. It does not significantly influence mountain building, Earth's magnetism, or daily weather.

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