Most important effect of the moon on earth is that it___________?
Correct answer: D. Effects tides of the ocean
- A. Causes weather change
- B. Causes earthquakes
- C. Causes solar and lunar eclipse
- D. Effects tides of the ocean
Explanation
The Moon's gravitational pull, together with the Sun's influence, produces the regular rise and fall of ocean tides. Weather and earthquakes are not the Moon's most important established effect on Earth.
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