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The Moon's Influence on Tides and Its Impact on Coastal Communities
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What is the primary force that causes tides on Earth?
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The Moon's gravitational pull
💡 Explanation:
The Moon's gravitational pull exerts a force on the Earth's oceans, causing them to bulge out slightly on the side facing the Moon and on the opposite side of the Earth.