Question

The phases of Moon occur because of

• A. the moon reflects the sunlight falling on its surface
• B. the moon can emit its own light
• C. the moon revolves around the earth
• D. the size of the moon is very small

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Explanation for the correct option(s)

The correct options are (A) and (C)

1. Moon is visible to us because of the reflection of sunlight.
2. The phases of the moon are a result of the revolution of the moon around the sun.
3. Phases of the moon occur because only that part of the moon reflects sunlight towards us.

Explanation for the incorrect option(s)

Option(B): Moon does not have its own light, it reflects sunlight.

Option(D): The size of the moon is about one-quarter the size of Earth, which is not very small.