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