Tides occur because the gravitational force of the moon on Earth ____ with increasing distance from the moon.
A) stays constant
B) increases
C) decreases

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The gravitational force of the moon on Earth decreases with increasing distance. This is because gravitational force is proportional to the distance between two objects. As the distance between the moon and Earth increases, the gravitational force decreases, resulting in the varying tides.

Tides Occur Because the Gravitational Force of the Moon on Earth