____________ are periodic, short-term changes in the height of ...

[JGIBBSON]

____________ are periodic, short-term changes in the height of the ocean surface at a particular place, caused by a
  combination of the gravitational force of the moon and sun, the motion of Earth, and the inertia of water. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

What does Newton's gravitational model fail to consider when determining influences on tides?
  a. The position of the moon and sun
  b. The attraction of the moon, sun, and Earth
  c. The position of continental landmasses
  d. The influence of the moon and sun together
  e. The circular movement of water in an ocean basin

[johnpizzaz]

Answer to Question 1

Tides

Answer to Question 2

c

[JGIBBSON]

TY

[johnpizzaz]

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