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Which of the following is not true about the phases of the moon?

The phases of the moon are caused by the Earth casting a shadow on the moon.

The phases of the moon repeat regularly.

The phases of the moon are caused by the alignment of the earth, sun, and moon.

The phases of the moon are not the same as lunar eclipses.

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The diagram shows an alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. The table shows the dates in January when each phase of the Moon occurred.

When did the phase of the Moon shown in the diagram occur?

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The correct answer is The phases of the moon are caused by the Earth casting a shadow on the moon.

The moon's size does not vary based on it's phase, it's just what is visible that varies which occurs due to the shadow of the Earth and the way that the Moon orbits the Earth.
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