2007-03-12 03:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The gavitational pull of the moon caused the tide to go out and back in.
The sun has nothing to do with it.
2007-03-12 03:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by redjetta 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tides are caused by the sun and moon. During full moon and no moon they work together for maximun effect.
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The path earth's orbit is only correct for the center of the earth. The surface of the earth is stressing because solid earth stays spherical.
The water is free to react to these stresses.
2007-03-12 03:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by Roy E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One causer by the gravitational pull of the moon, one by the sun.
2007-03-12 03:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon is to blame for the movement of large bodies of water.
See this link for a good explanation....
http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/moon/moontides/
2007-03-12 03:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gravtiational pull of the sun and moon
2007-03-12 03:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by ~Amanda~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋