Sea tides show variations because of ________

A Variations in gravitational pull of the moon
B Variations in gravitational pull of the sun
C Distorted spherical shape of the earth
D Different phases of the moon

Correct Answer: Different phases of the moon

Sea tides show variations because of Different phases of the moon. Since the moon moves around the Earth, it is not in the same place at the same time each day. So, each day, the times for high and low tides change by 50 minutes.
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