Multiple choice

We always see the same face of the moon, because _______.

  1. it is smaller than the earth

  2. it revolves on its axis in a direction opposite to that of the earth

  3. it takes equal time for revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis

  4. it rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 We always see the same face of the moon, because it takes equal time for revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis.

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