Tides are caused by the
A
gravitational attraction of the sun & the moon on earth's surface
B
earthquakes
C
violent winds
D
volcanoes
Correct Answer: gravitational attraction of the sun & the moon on earth's surface
Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth (Sumich, J.L., 1996). ... Tidal forces are based on the gravitational attractive force.