Q
What causes the Moon’s phases?
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A
A. The sun lights up only one half of the moon and as the moon orbits the earth we can sometimes see the unlit side of the moon.
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B. The sun lights up only one half of the moon and as the sun orbits the earth we can sometimes see the unlit side of the moon.
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C
C. The earth’s shadow falls on the moon, blocking the sunlight.
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D. The moon’s shadow falls on the earth, blocking the sunlight.
Correct Answer:
A. A. The sun lights up only one half of the moon and as the moon orbits the earth we can sometimes see the unlit side of the moon.
