Tides are Caused by the Pull Of

Question

Tides are caused by the pull of
A) The moon and stars
B) The sun and Mars
C) The moon and the sun
D) Jupiter and Saturn

Accepted Answer

Tides on Earth are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. The moon, being closer to the Earth, has a stronger effect, but the sun's gravity also significantly influences the tides.