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Phases of the Moon

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The shapes that the Moon takes in the night sky are called ___.

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phases

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meteors

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asteroids

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parts

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Solution

The correct option is A
phases

The Shape of Moon depends on part of the shadow of the Earth falling on it which is marked by its Phase.

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