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

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


Answer: D

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