Question

1. which statement best describes the effect that the sun has on earth’s tides? the sun has no effect on tides. the sun causes the moon’s tides. the sun has more effect than the moon. the sun has less effect than the moon.

Explanation:

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on Earth's oceans. Although the Sun is much larger than the Moon, it is much farther away from Earth. The Moon's closer proximity gives it a stronger gravitational - pull effect on Earth's tides compared to the Sun.

Answer:

The Sun has less effect than the Moon.