All places on the Earth would have high tides at the same instant if the
A)moon did not revolve.
B)moon did not rotate.
C)sun did not revolve.
D)sun did not rotate.
E)None of the above choices are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of both the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans. The rotation and revolution of these celestial bodies create varying gravitational forces at different locations on Earth, leading to different high and low tides at different times. Therefore, none of the given choices would result in simultaneous high tides everywhere on Earth.

All Places on the Earth Would Have High Tides at the Same