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Lesson 9.6 Moon Phases

Question 5 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Which statement describes a property of the Moon?

Answer
A
The Moon has greater gravity than Earth.
B
The same side of the Moon always faces Earth.
C
There are active volcanoes on the Moon’s surface.
D
The Moon’s atmosphere is much thicker than Earth’s atmosphere.

Explanation

The Moon rotates once on its axis in about the same time it takes to orbit Earth. This synchronous rotation means the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, making B correct. The Moon’s gravity is weaker than Earth’s, it has no active volcanoes, and its atmosphere is far thinner than Earth’s.

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