Multiple choice

Moon is called a satellite of Earth because ________.

  1. it revolves around Sun

  2. it has no light of its own

  3. it revolves around Earth

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A satellite is defined as a celestial body that orbits around another body. The Moon is called Earth's satellite because it revolves around Earth in a regular orbit, not because it lacks its own light or revolves around the Sun.

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