Question

The tidal bulge produced on Earth by the moon is causing the moon to slowly _____.

Answer 1

Move closer to Earth shrink in size Move further from Earth

Answer 2

Answer: Move away from the Earth.

Explanation:

The tidal bulge produced on Earth by the moon causes loss of energy of Earth due to friction. We know that Earth and Moon are pulling each other by gravitational force. This causes tidal bulges being created on two opposite ends of the Earth. This is causing the moon getting pushed farther away from Earth increasing its orbit.