Multiple choice general knowledge history

The moon rises in the west and sets in the east.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The moon rises in the east and sets in the west, similar to the sun and stars. This apparent motion is caused by Earth's rotation from west to east. However, the moon also orbits Earth eastward, causing it to rise about 50 minutes later each day, not earlier.