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Tides _____. have very short wave periods only happen when the Sun and moon are aligned are caused by Earth's rotation and wind circulation are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and Sun

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are caused by the moon's gravity

Step-by-step explanation:

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.

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Tides spring, have a very short wave periods only happen when the sun and the moon are aligned, caused by Earth's rotation and wind circulation.

Actually , the term 'Spring Tide' is more common to used. When the sun and moon are aligned, Earth experienced 2 strong gravitational forces, causing very high and very low tides.


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