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Why is one side of the moon called "the dark side of the moon"? O A. The moon's rotation and revolution take the same time. B. The moon's rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution. Ο Ο
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Why is one side of the moon called "the dark side of the moon"?

O A. The moon's rotation and revolution take the same time.
B. The moon's rotation time is exactly twice the time of its revolution.
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C. The moon's rotation time is exactly half the time of its revolution.

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The 'dark side' of the Moon refers to the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing away from the Earth. ... It is only 'dark' to us, as that hemisphere can never be viewed from Earth due to a phenomenon known as 'Tidal Locking'
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