Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does?

A. because the Moon is less massive than the Sun

B. because the Moon is more massive than the Sun

C. because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun is

D. because the Moon is farther away from Earth than the Sun is

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Hana Anderson

22 February, 16:55

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Uriel Duran · Answer 1

C because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun

Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does?A. because the Moon is less massive than the SunB. because the Moon is more massive than the SunC. because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun isD. because the Moon is farther away from Earth than the Sun is