How does the Moon affect the tides on Earth? - ABC News

When the sea level rises to its highest point, we call that high tide. When it falls to its lowest point, that’s called low tide. But how does the Moon, being so far away, affect the tides on Earth. An expert explains.

The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they'd like an expert to answer. Lachie from Melbourne wants to know how the Moon, being so far away, affects the tides on Earth. An expert explai… [+3178 chars]

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