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The cycle of the moon’s phases is predictable. About how long does it take to cycle from a first quarter moon to a full moon?

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A. About one day

B. About one week

C. About one month

D. About one year

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C. About one month.....
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Answer: C

Explanation: The Moon has phases because it orbits Earth, which causes the portion we see illuminated to change. The Moon takes 27.3 days to orbit Earth, but the lunar phase cycle (from new Moon to new Moon) is 29.5 days.
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