Understanding Earth's and Moon's Rotation

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

• From the South Pole around its axis

• From the East to the West

• From the North Pole around its axis

• From the Equator around its axis

What happens if the Moon rotates very quickly as it orbits Earth?

• We see only one side of the Moon

• The Moon's orbit becomes elliptical

• We see the entire Moon

• The Moon appears to move backward

What is the result of the Moon rotating very slowly?

• The Moon's orbit becomes faster

• We see only one side of the Moon

• The Moon stops rotating

• We eventually see all sides of the Moon

What is tidal locking?

• When the Moon's rotation period is faster than its orbit

• When the Moon's rotation period is slower than its orbit

• When the Moon's rotation period matches its orbital period

• When the Moon stops rotating

Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?

• Because of a coincidence

• Due to the forces acting on the Moon

• Because the Moon does not rotate

• Because the Earth rotates faster