How much of the Moon is always reflecting sunlight? A a quarter O B a half C none D all

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**Quiz Question: How much of the Moon is always reflecting sunlight?**

- **A**: a quarter
- **B**: a half
- **C**: none
- **D**: all

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This question assesses knowledge about the Moon's reflective properties in relation to sunlight. The correct answer is typically "a half," as one side of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun, though this side is not always visible from Earth due to the Moon's phases.
Transcribed Image Text:**Quiz Question: How much of the Moon is always reflecting sunlight?** - **A**: a quarter - **B**: a half - **C**: none - **D**: all ©2021 Illuminate Education™, Inc. This question assesses knowledge about the Moon's reflective properties in relation to sunlight. The correct answer is typically "a half," as one side of the Moon is always illuminated by the Sun, though this side is not always visible from Earth due to the Moon's phases.
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Earth is the third planet in the solar system. Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth as it rotates around the earth due to the earth's gravitational pull.

The other planets in the solar system also have many natural as well as artificial satellites. Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth.

 

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