Because of the Tidal Force Between the Earth and Moon

question 64

Multiple Choice

Because of the tidal force between the Earth and Moon:

• A) the Earth's rotation rate is decreasing
• B) the Moon's distance from Earth is increasing
• C) the Moon's orbital period is increasing
• D) the Moon's rotational period is increasing
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Urinary Organ

An organ involved in the production, storage, and elimination of urine; examples include the kidneys and bladder.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both sexes and also serves as a passageway for semen in males.

Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvis that holds urine until it can be excreted through the urethra.

Capsular Space

The capsular space, or Bowman's space, is the region in the kidney's nephron between the Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus, involved in the filtration of blood.