Which statement describes the dynamics of the Earth-Moon system?
A) Earth's rotation is speeding up, whereas the Moon is moving slowly outward away from Earth.
B) Earth's rotation is slowing down, whereas the Moon is moving slowly outward away from Earth.
C) Earth's rotation is speeding up, whereas the Moon is moving slowly toward Earth.
D) Earth's rotation is slowing down, whereas the Moon is slowly approaching Earth by spiraling inward.
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