If the moon was closer to the earth what effect do you think it would have on the earths tide

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Roberto Vaughn

Biology

23 January, 16:53

If the moon was closer to the earth what effect do you think it would have on the earths tide

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Jenny Bird · Answer 1

By being closer, the moon will exert a mightier pull. If the moon were to be closer to earth, the tides will be a lot higher - more extreme high and low tides, due to the fact that they are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.