The phases of the moon are partially the result of the____________?
Correct answer: B. Revolution of the moon around the earth
- A. Changes in the shape of the moon
- B. Revolution of the moon around the earth
- C. Variations in the moon's gravitation
- D. Variations in the speed of rotation of the moon
Explanation
Moon phases result mainly from the Moon's revolution around Earth, which changes the portion of its sunlit half visible from Earth. The Moon does not change shape; its rotation is synchronised with its orbit.
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