The moon's gravity pulls the ocean toward it during high high tides. During low high tides, the Earth itself is pulled slightly toward the moon, creating high tides on the opposite side of the planet. Earth's rotation and the gravitational pull of the sun and moon create tides on our planet.

What are 3 factors that cause the tides?

Tides and Water Levels

The relative distances and positions of the sun, moon and Earth all affect the size and magnitude of the Earth's two tidal bulges.

How are tides caused Class 7?

How are Tides formed ? exerted by the sun and the moon on earth's surface causes the tides. The water of the earth closer to the moon gets pulled under the influence of the moon's gravitational force and causes high tide.