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Which best explains why the moon has phases?

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The moon's position changes in relation to the sun and Earth

The sun's position changes in relation to the moon and earth

The earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates

The moon rotates along its axis

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Answer:

the first one

Step-by-step explanation:

the earth moves around the sun and the moon moves around the earth so when the moon goes behind the earth the sun cannot shine on it

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Answer:

The moon's position changes in relation to the sun and earth

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