Estrada Patel

02/23/2023 · Middle School

wo astronomers are discussing the frequency of high tides on Earth. Astronomer Pat: If there are two tidal bulges on Earth-one on the side nearest the Moon and one on the opposite side farthest from the Moon - that means that everywhere on Earth experiences two high tides each month as the Moon orbits Earth. Astronomer Chris: I disagree. The Moon takes an entire month to orbit Earth, but while this is going on, Earth is very quickly spinning on its axis every day, spinning about 30 times in one month. That means that Earth spins underneath the tidal water bulges, passing through one about every 12 hours-or twice a day. h which astronomer do you agree with? Circle one: Pat