Question

Which statement best explains why the Sun's gravitational pull on Earth's

oceans is less than the Moon's gravitational pull?
O A. The Moon is often between Earth and the Sun.
O B. The Moon is much smaller than the Sun.
O
C. The Sun is far less dense than the Moon.
O
D. The Sun is much farther away from Earth than the Moon is.
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Answer 1

Answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

D) The Sun is much farther away from Earth than the Moon is.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although larger objects have stronger gravitational pulls (the Earth exerts more gravity on you than your pencil), the Sun is too far away to have much of an impact on Earth's oceans. The Moon, though much smaller, is also far closer.