Question

As the Moon revolves around the Earth, it also rotates on its axis. Why is it that the same side of the Moon is always visible from Earth?

A. The speed of the Moon's rotation keeps the same side always facing Earth.
B. The Earth's gravity attracts one side of the Moon more than the other.
C. That side of the Moon only faces away from Earth during the daytime.
D. The Moon does not have a day and night cycle.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed of the Moon's rotation keeps the same side always facing Earth.

Answer 2

A. The speed of the Moon's rotation keeps the same side always facing Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Earth has one natural satellite - the moon. The same side of moon is always visible from the Earth because period of rotation around its axis and revolution around the earth are almost same. Moon rotates about its axis and around the earth in about 28 days. The speed of the Moon's rotation keeps the same side towards the Earth.

Thus, correct option is A.