As a Moon in a Very Elliptical Orbit Moves Closer

question 118

Multiple Choice

As a moon in a very elliptical orbit moves closer to and then farther from a planet, gravity flexes the moon with tides, and friction heats the interior. This process is referred to as

• A)tidal heating.
• B)occultation.
• C)vaporization.
• D)differentiation.
• E)sublimation.

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