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Question 23 • Earth and Space Science

If Uranus and Neptune had orbits much closer together, what effect would most likely occur over time?

Answer
A
Their mutual gravity could destabilize their orbits.
B
Their rings would grow brighter and wider.
C
They would stop rotating on their axes.
D
Their atmospheres would gradually lose all methane.

Explanation

If Uranus and Neptune orbited much closer together, their gravitational pulls on each other would become stronger. Over time, these interactions could change their orbital paths and make them unstable. Their rings, rotation, and methane levels would not be directly determined by how close their orbits are.

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