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What causes the moon to appear to change shape every night?
What causes the moon to appear to change shape every night?
- Phases, as the moon orbits the Earth (correct)
- The moon's rotation on its axis
- Changes in the moon's composition
- The Earth's shadow falling on the moon
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
- 29 and a half days (correct)
- 30 days
- 27 days
- 365 days
What is the origin of the words 'moon' and 'month'?
What is the origin of the words 'moon' and 'month'?
- The moon's brightness in the night sky
- They have unrelated origins
- Both come from the same root, based on the moon's orbit around the Earth (correct)
- Derived from ancient Greek words
What is the primary source of the moon's brightness in the night sky?
What is the primary source of the moon's brightness in the night sky?
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How does the moon's orbit around the Earth compare to the Earth's orbit around the sun in terms of duration?
How does the moon's orbit around the Earth compare to the Earth's orbit around the sun in terms of duration?
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