Question

The phases of moon are caused by _____.

• A. The rotation of the earth
• B. The rotation of the moon
• C. The revolution of the earth
• D. The revolution of the moon

Answer 1

The correct option is B The rotation of the moon

The Moon phases are produced by the alignment of the Moon and the Sun in the sky. The lit part of the Moon always points the way to the Sun. The lunar phase is the amount of the Moon you can see from Earth depending on how much of it is lit up by the sun.

The correct answer is B.