Astronomy - The Tides

Please follow the prompt and answer the question in one to two paragraphs:

Assignment Title: The Tides
Lesson 5 – Chapter 6 In Quest of the Universe

Assignment 5.1

Objective:
Attribute tidal observations to the forces acting between the Earth and the Moon.

Directions:
Follow the instructions for the assignment and turn in your response to the instructor as directed.
Cite using MLA any online references or local sources (newspaper, online journal, reference book, etc.) you have used in your research and your response.

Assignment Instructions:
Using information from the textbook and the internet, research the relationship between tides and the Moon.

Explain and exemplify how the forces acting between the Earth and the Moon affect tides.