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Question 3 • GA-GSE Earth Systems Spring 2026

Why are there two high tides a day about 12 hours apart from each other?

Answer
E
Earth revolves around the Sun once during that time.
E
Earth rotates entirely on its axis once during that time.
T
The moon revolves around Earth once during that time.
T
The moon’s orbit is in line with Earth’s orbit twice a day.
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