If the Moon were farther from Earth, compared to now, the tides would be
A) about the same as now.
B) neap tides would be shallower, and spring tides would be taller than now.
C) less tall all the time.
D) higher all the time.

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If the Moon were farther from Earth, its gravitational pull on Earth's oceans would be weaker, resulting in less pronounced tides, meaning both high and low tides would be less extreme.

If the Moon Were Farther from Earth, Compared to Now