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Book 30, Question 22

Do lakes have tides?

Yes, but they are tiny.

The Moon's gravity pulls on lake water just as it does on oceans, but lakes are small, so the effect is minimal. On the Great Lakes, lunar tides are only about an inch or two. Wind and air pressure change water levels far more than the Moon does, so you won't see a beach dry out twice a day.

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