Triton Has a Retrograde Orbit Around Neptune

question 57

Multiple Choice

Triton has a retrograde orbit around Neptune. This means that ____________.

• A)Triton orbits in the same direction as Neptune rotates on its axis.
• B)Triton orbits in the opposite direction to the way Neptune rotates on its axis.
• C)Triton does not orbit around Neptune. Instead, it stands still.

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