Which Explanation Best Describes Why Earth Observers Always See the Same

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which explanation best describes why Earth observers always see the same face of the moon?

• A)The Moon's rate of spin matches the rate at which the Moon revolves around Earth.
• B)The Moon does not rotate as it circles Earth.
• C)We tend only to observe the Moon at night, not during the day, when the opposite face is facing toward Earth.
• D)Earth and Moon are partially gravity locked.

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