The increasing phase size of the moon is called_______

Crescenting

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Whirling

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Waning

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Waxing

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Solution

The correct option is D
Waxing

The Moon goes through a cycle of changing its shape when revolving around the Earth. This happens due to its position and sunlight falling on it. Waning means to decrease and waxing means increasing.

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