What is the name for tides caused by inertia and the gravitational force of both the sun and the moon?
a. Solar tides
b. Lunar tides
c. Meteorological tides
d. Astronomical tides
ANS: D
Astronomical tides are caused by the relationship the Earth has with the sun and the moon.
Meteorological tides occur when storms and atmospheric conditions affect tidal heights. Information
can be found in the section Tides Are Forced Waves Formed by Gravity and Inertia
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