As the earth rotates, a sequence of two…
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As the earth rotates, a sequence of two high tides, separated by two low tides, is produced each day. Twice in each lunar month, when the sun, moon, and earth are directly aligned, with the moon between the earth and the sun (at new moon) or on the opposite side of the earth from the sun (at full moon), the sun and the moon exert their gravitational force in an additive fashion. Higher high tides and lower low tides are produced. These are called spring tides. At two positions 90 degrees in between, the gravitational forces of the moon and sun tend to counteract each other. These are called neap tides.
Which of the following most accurately summarizes the opinion of the author in the text?
- ATides involve alternating rise and fall in the large water bodies of the earth.
- BThe period between succeeding tides varies as the result of movements of the sun and the moon.
- CTides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the sun and the moon.
- DThe moon and the sun act to add or counteract the tide generating effect of each other.
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| Prompt | Text up to 110 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
How it is scored
- Scored as either correct or incorrect.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.