How Many Times Does the Moon Rotate on Its Axis

question 521

Multiple Choice

How many times does the Moon rotate on its axis each time it orbits around Earth?

• A) zero because the Moon does not rotate on its axis at all
• B) exactly once
• C) anywhere from zero to one times, depending on the time of year
• D) twice

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