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Standard V
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Waxing and Waning Moon
The increasin...
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The increasing phase size of the moon is called_______


A

Crescenting

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Whirling

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C

Waning

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D

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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