Tidal distortion of the Earth is due to:
A) the rotation of the Earth.
B) the size of the Earth relative to its distance from the Sun and Moon.
C) the mass of the Earth relative to the mass of the Sun and Moon.
D) the orbit of the Earth.

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Tidal distortion of the Earth is primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on the oceans, which causes tides. The size of the Earth relative to its distance from the Moon and Sun determines the strength of this pull and thus the extent of tidal distortion.

Tidal Distortion of the Earth Is Due To