Moon Effects On Ocean Waves
Stacy Servoss
Ms. Hines
Eng. 090-D01
15 July, 2013
The Effects the Moon Has On the Ocean Tide The moon's gravity affects tides on the earth. The sun and moon together pull on the earth's oceans in different directions to create tides. But there are several other factors that complicate this process. Friction is the earth’s rotation and axis tilt on the sun and moon's gravitational pull on the earth. This forces push on the earth’s atmosphere, creating high tides and low tides. The gravity of the moon wraps around the earth like an oval. The effect is so mild that parts of the earth are misplaced in more than eight inches. Because of the fluidity of the water, the effect on the ocean is more noticed. At the point beneath the moon
Ms. Hines
Eng. 090-D01
15 July, 2013
The Effects the Moon Has On the Ocean Tide The moon's gravity affects tides on the earth. The sun and moon together pull on the earth's oceans in different directions to create tides. But there are several other factors that complicate this process. Friction is the earth’s rotation and axis tilt on the sun and moon's gravitational pull on the earth. This forces push on the earth’s atmosphere, creating high tides and low tides. The gravity of the moon wraps around the earth like an oval. The effect is so mild that parts of the earth are misplaced in more than eight inches. Because of the fluidity of the water, the effect on the ocean is more noticed. At the point beneath the moon