Triton, the Giant Moon of Neptune, Differs from All Other

question 260

Multiple Choice

Triton, the giant moon of Neptune, differs from all other major moons of the planets because

• A) its orbit is very elliptical.
• B) it orbits faster than the rotation of the planet.
• C) it orbits in a retrograde direction, opposite to the planet's rotation.
• D) its orbit takes it over the planet's poles.

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