tell me why the moon is controling the sea
Explain it like I'm 16
The Moon does not control the sea like a remote control. Its gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, creating tides: regular rises and falls in sea level. As Earth rotates, different coastlines move into these raised areas of water, causing high and low tides.
A real-world example
At a beach, the sea may cover more sand at high tide and reveal it again at low tide. The Moon's pull helps create this repeating pattern.
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Why this matters
Tides affect beaches, boats, fishing, coastal wildlife and the risk of coastal flooding.
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