Because of the tidal force between the Earth and Moon:
A) the Earth's rotation rate is decreasing
B) the Moon's distance from Earth is increasing
C) the Moon's orbital period is increasing
D) the Moon's rotational period is increasing
E) All of the above are true.

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The tidal force between the Earth and Moon causes tidal bulges on both bodies, which leads to the transfer of angular momentum from the Earth's rotation to the Moon's orbit. This ultimately results in the Moon moving away from Earth, its orbital period increasing, and its rotational period also increasing due to tidal locking. Therefore, all of the above options are true.

Because of the Tidal Force Between the Earth and Moon