Option A consists of two independent clauses, therefore there's a coordinating conjunction in between them to help the sentence flow.
Explanation:
as Earth rotates, the moon's gravity causes the oceans to seem to rise and fall .( then also, but not as much). there is a little bite of friction between the points and the turning Earth causing the rotation to slow down just a little.
if the earth stopped spinning suddenly, the atmosphere Would Still Be in motion with the earth original 1100 Mile per hour rotation speed at the equator.
Answer:
A simple life in peace and safety is preferable to a life of luxury tortured by fear.”
Explanation:
It means that the Country Mouse would rather live in country where it is quiet and simple instead of the nice and luxurious life in the city where it is dangerous.