Multiple Choice
Why do we see essentially the same face of the Moon at all times?
A) because the other face points toward us only at new Moon,when we can't see the Moon
B) because the Moon does not rotate
C) because the Moon's rotational and orbital periods are equal
D) because the Sun illuminates only one half at a time
E) because the Moon has a nearly circular orbit around Earth
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