Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does?
A.
because the Moon is less massive than the Sun
B.
because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun is
C.
because the Moon is more massive than the Sun
D.
because the Moon is farther away from Earth than the Sun is

The answer is B.

It’s not A because: the moon being smaller would cause it to have less of a pull

It’s not C because: the sun is many many MANY times larger than the moon

It’s not D because: the moon is much closer to us than the sun is.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does? A. because the Moon is less massive than the Sun B. because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun is C. because the Moon is more massive than the Sun D. because the Moon is farther away from Earth than the Sun is

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does?
A.
because the Moon is less massive than the Sun
B.
because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun is
C.
because the Moon is more massive than the Sun
D.
because the Moon is farther away from Earth than the Sun is