Tidal days are longer than solar days because

A. the moon moves in the rotates in the opposite direction of the Earth.
B. the moon rotates more quickly than the Earth.
C. the moon moves in the rotates same direction around the Earth as the Earth revolves on its axis.
D. the moon rotates more slowly than the Earth.
E. Tidal days are not longer than solar days.


Answer: C

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