Question

checkpoint 4.1 mi earth science - s1 / module 4 / lesson 50 2 why is the moon described as a natural satellite of earth? earth orbits the larger, more massive moon. the moon orbits earth at triple the rate of its rotation on its axis. the moon orbits the larger, more massive earth. the gravity of earth does not affect the orbit of the moon.

Explanation:

A natural satellite is an object that orbits a planet. The moon orbits the more massive Earth due to Earth's gravitational pull. Earth does not orbit the moon, and the moon's orbital - to - rotational rate is not relevant to it being a natural satellite. Also, Earth's gravity affects the moon's orbit.

Answer:

The moon orbits the larger, more massive Earth.