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Which factor is most directly responsible for determining how often a full moon appears?

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The size of the moon
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The size of earth
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How quickly the moon orbits the earth
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How quickly the moon turns on its axis
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Solution

The correct option is C How quickly the moon orbits the earth
A full moon occurs when the moon moves in its orbit such that the earth is in between the moon and the sun. Therefore how often a full moon appears depends on how quickly the moon orbits the earth.

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