Question

Face of the moon is always the same when looked from the Earth. The reason is ________________________.

• A. it revolves on its axis in a direction that of the Earth
• B. it rotates at the same speed as the Earth around the Sun
• C. the rotation and revolution of Moon take the same time as those of the Earth
• D. All the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

the rotation and revolution of Moon take the same time as those of the Earth

• The moon takes the same time to rotate on its axis and revolve around the earth, thus its same face is visible always when viewed from the earth. Hence option C is correct.