THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Only one side of the moon is ever seen from the earth because
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The moon is at perigee
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Only one side reflects light
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The moon does not rotate
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The periods of rotation and revolution are equal.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The time period to complete one rotation on its own axis is equal to the time taken to complete one revolution around Earth. This makes the Moon tidally locked, i.e., the part of the Moon visible from Earth remains the same. Hence we are able to see only one side of the Moon.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yes! The time it takes for the Moon to rotate once on its axis is equal to the time it takes for the Moon to orbit once around Earth.
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