Why Do We Always See the Same Side of the Moon

question 85

Multiple Choice

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?

• A) A given location on Earth will always see the same side, but each location sees a different portion as the Moon rotates once each day.
• B) The Moon does not rotate; it only orbits Earth.
• C) The Moon is motionless; it only appears to orbit Earth because Earth is rotating.
• D) The Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate it orbits Earth.

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