The Moon's Sidereal Period Is 2

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Moon's sidereal period is 2.2 days shorter than the period during which the Moon's phases change because:

• A) the Moon always keeps the same side turned toward the Earth
• B) the Earth must rotate so an observer can see the Moon
• C) the Moon's orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth's rotational axis
• D) the Earth moves significantly in its orbit around the Sun during that time
• E) the Moon's orbital speed varies

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