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Ocean Tides of India
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What is the primary cause of ocean tides?
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Gravitational pull of the moon
💡 Explanation:
The primary cause of ocean tides is the gravitational pull of the moon. The moon's gravitational force exerts a stronger pull on the side of the Earth facing it, causing the water to bulge out in that region. This bulge of water is known as a high tide.