Water that's on the side of the earth facing the moon will?
1. retreat
2. rise
3. stay at the same level
4. fall
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/glossary/tidal_forces.html
rise
Rise
I can’t make
The correct answer is 2. rise.
When the moon exerts its gravitational pull on the Earth, it causes a phenomenon known as "tidal bulges." These tidal bulges result in a rise in the water level in the areas of the Earth that face the moon and the areas directly opposite (on the opposite side of the Earth, away from the moon).
So, the water on the side of the Earth facing the moon will experience a rise in its level. The gravitational force between the moon and the Earth causes the water to be pulled towards the moon, creating a "high tide."
To determine this, you can visualize the Earth and the Moon. Imagine a line connecting the centers of both objects. On the side of the Earth facing the moon, the gravitational pull is strongest, resulting in a bulge of water and a high tide.
On the opposite side, known as the "antipodal point," another bulge of water occurs due to the moon's gravitational pull. This is because the Earth and the water experience a force inwards and outwards respectively, leading to another high tide.
Meanwhile, for the areas on the Earth perpendicular to the line connecting the Earth and the Moon, the gravitational pull is weakest, resulting in a lower water level or a low tide.
It's important to note that these tidal effects can also be influenced by other factors such as the Sun's gravitational pull, the shape and depth of the ocean floor, and the Earth's rotation. However, the gravitational pull from the moon is the primary factor causing the rise and fall of tides.