The friction created when tidal forces move ocean waters over the seabeds a. causes the lunar phases. b. slows the rotation of Earth, gradually making the days longer c. forces the moon to approach Earth. d. has no effect on Earth. e. has no effect on the moon.

The friction created when tidal forces move ocean waters over the seabeds a. causes the lunar phases. b. slows the rotation of Earth, gradually making the days longer c. forces the moon to approach Earth. d. has no effect on Earth. e. has no effect on the moon.

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The friction created when tidal forces move ocean waters over the seabeds

	a.	causes the lunar phases.
	b.	slows the rotation of Earth, gradually making the days longer
	c.	forces the moon to approach Earth.
	d.	has no effect on Earth.
	e.	has no effect on the moon.

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