Question

There are many moons in the Solar System. Which statement best describes how moons typically move?

A.
Each moon orbits a planet, but it does not orbit the Sun.
B.
Each moon orbits the Sun, but it does not orbit a planet.
C.
Each moon orbits a planet and also orbits the Sun.
D.
Each moon neither orbits a planet nor the Sun.

Answer 1

c each moon orbit a planet and also orbit the Sun

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar system consists of a star, planets, moons, satellites of the planets, asteroids, meteoroids and comets.

Our solar system is named after the star which is Sun. Sun in roman means "Sol" and hence, the name solar system.

Our solar system consists of eight planets which revolve around the Sun and planets have moons which revolve around the planet. As, planets revolve around the Sun, therefore moons also revolve around the Sun.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C.