Which of the Following Best Describes the Source of Earth's

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the source of Earth's internal heat?

• A) Internal friction and radioactive decay in Earth's interior.
• B) The sun and residual heat from the planet's formation.
• C) The sun and radioactive decay in Earth's interior.
• D) Internal friction and the sun.
• E) Internal friction & and heat generated by tidal forces.

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