The distance between Earth and the Moon:
A) will never change
B) is slowly decreasing
C) is slowly increasing
D) will increase or decrease depending on future changes in the tides on the Moon due to the Earth
E) will increase or decrease depending on future changes in the tides on the Earth due to the Moon

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The distance between Earth and the Moon is slowly increasing due to the tidal forces. The Moon is slowly moving away from the Earth at a rate of about 3.8 centimeters (1.5 inches) per year.

The Distance Between Earth and the Moon