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The tides are...

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The tides are formed due to:

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Movement of Wind

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Force of attraction between earth and ocean water and movement of wind

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Force of attraction between earth and ocean water

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Force of attraction between moon and ocean water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Force of attraction between moon and ocean water

The tides are formed due to force of attraction between moon and ocean water.

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