2006-09-25 08:16:43 · 3 answers · asked by star 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The tides are a result of the difference in gravitational attraction of the moon( and to a lesser extend the sun) on the earth and the oceans on either side. Water is a liquid and moves under the moon's gravity more readily causing it to "pile up" beneath the moon on the near side and also causing the earth to fall out from under the oceans (figuratively speaking) on the far side. When the moon and the sun work together (new moon or full moon) the tides are more pronounced then when t he sun and moon work against each other.
2006-09-25 09:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by sparc77 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the physical affects of the gravitation pull of the moon upon the earth's oceans. The moon pulls on the water to create various fluctuations in the shoreline.
2006-09-25 08:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by ohmneo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the moon's gravity pulls the water around...its magic
2006-09-25 08:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by IMP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋