Which property of Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, makes it significantly different from all other major moons in the solar system?
A) atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen and water clouds
B) orbit at right angles to the equator of the mother planet
C) extremely dark, smooth surface; consequently, it was not discovered until very recently
D) orbit direction opposite to the rotation and revolution of the mother planet

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Triton is unique among the major moons in the solar system because it has a retrograde orbit, meaning it orbits Neptune in the opposite direction to the planet's rotation and the orbital direction of most other moons.

Which Property of Triton, the Largest Moon of Neptune, Makes