Which statements about the moon’s phases are true? Check all that apply.
The same side of the moon always faces Earth.
The moon shines because it reflects light from Earth.
A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth.
The waning gibbous and waning crescent occur immediately before the full moon.
During the waxing phases of the moon, the side lit by the Sun is not facing Earth.
A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.
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The same "side of the moon" always faces the earth, this statement about the moon is true.
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The moon rotates at the same speed facing each other at the same rate. They rotate on the same axis. This type of rotation is called as "synchronous rotation or tidal locking".
The moon is "illuminated by the sun". The "sun is the most important planet" to provide the best rays to all other planet and hence all the other planet shines.
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