Does the moon effect water currents?

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Does the moon effect water currents?

2007-11-04 01:13:36 · 4 answers · asked by aznpenguin901 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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It affects tides with its gravity.

2007-11-04 01:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes... Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

2007-11-04 09:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. A 'Tidal bore' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_bore causes a reversal of flow in a few rivers. Pretty strange to watch! I saw one in Moncton, New Brunswick two years ago. http://www.legionmagazine.com/features/celebratingcanada/00-11.asp

2007-11-04 10:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the gravitational pull of the moon causes a tide.so, my answer is 'yes'

2007-11-04 09:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋