Why can I see the moon during the day?

Why does one part of Earth experience daytime while the other part experiences nighttime?

• Because the moon blocks the sun.

• Because the Earth is spinning.

• Because the Earth is flat.

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What is the term used to describe the moon's movement around the Earth?

• Orbiting

• Rotating

• Revolving

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Why can we see the moon even though it doesn't make its own light?

• Because it reflects light from the sun.

• Because it glows in the dark.

• Because it has its own light source.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth once?

• One month

• One year

• One day

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Why does the moon appear to change shape throughout the month?

• Because it is being eaten by space creatures.

• Because it is moving around the Earth.

• Because it is growing and shrinking.

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