Question

Besides the moon, the daily tides around the world are MOST affected by the A) sun. B) wind. C) rain. D) Coriolis effect.

Answer 1

Sun is the correct answer as it is the gravitational pull of Sun which causes tides.

Answer 2

Option A) sun

Besides the moon, the daily tides around the world are MOST affected by the Sun.

• The size and magnitude of the Earth's two tidal bulges are influenced by the relative positions and distances of the sun, moon, and Earth. On a lesser scale, the shape of the shoreline can have a significant impact on the strength of the tides. Tides can be amplified in height when oceanic tidal bulges strike broad continental edges. On the other hand, mid-oceanic islands that are not close to continental boundaries usually have very modest tides that are 1 metre or less in height.
• The intensity of tides can also be increased due to the design of bays and estuaries. Particularly funnel-shaped bays can significantly change the magnitude of tides. The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, which boasts the highest tides in the world at nearly 15 metres, is a prime example of this phenomenon (Thurman, H.V., 1994). Narrow.
• Tide levels can be impacted by local wind and weather patterns. Exaggerated low tide exposures can result from strong offshore winds moving water away from beaches.
• Low tide exposures may be almost entirely eliminated by onshore winds that cause water to accumulate along the shoreline. Sea levels can be lowered by high-pressure systems, resulting in clear, sunny days with unusually low tides. On the other hand, low-pressure systems that cause overcast, rainy weather are frequently accompanied by substantially higher-than-expected tides.
• Although slightly smaller, tides caused by the Sun are similar to those caused by the moon. The lunar and solar tides reinforce each other when the earth, moon, and Sun align, which occurs during full or new moons. This results in more extreme tides, known as spring tides.

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