Which of these statements about Earth's tides is correct?
A)The tides consist of two very long wavelength waves.
B)There are typically six hours between successive high tides.
C)Most places on Earth have one high and one low tide per day.
D)They are caused by convection currents in the mantle.
E)They are caused by the gravitational attraction between Earth and Mars.

Question

Which of these statements about Earth's tides is correct? ​
A)The tides consist of two very long wavelength waves.
B)There are typically six hours between successive high tides.
C)Most places on Earth have one high and one low tide per day.
D)They are caused by convection currents in the mantle.
E)They are caused by the gravitational attraction between Earth and Mars.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, creating two tidal bulges on opposite sides of the Earth, which can be thought of as very long wavelength waves.

Which of These Statements About Earth's Tides Is Correct? ​

Which of These Statements About Earth's Tides Is Correct?