Question

what are tides? how are tides caused?

Answer 1

Tides are periodic rises and falls of large bodies of water. Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth and the Moon. The gravitational attraction of the moon causes the oceans to bulge out in the direction of the moon. ... Isaac Newton was the first person to explain tides scientifically.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The rhythmic rise and fall of the ocean water twice a day is called a tide.
2. They are formed/caused because of:-

• Wind
• The gravitational pull of the sun and moon

Explanation: