We have all seen the moon shining at night, whether it is a small sliver or a large full moon.

What causes the moon to shine the way it does?

A) The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

B) The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

C) When the moon heats up, it gives off light.

D) Reflection of sunlight off the surface of the moon.

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Jillian Petty

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We have all seen the moon shining at night, whether it is a small sliver or a large full moon.

What causes the moon to shine the way it does?

A) The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

B) The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

C) When the moon heats up, it gives off light.

D) Reflection of sunlight off the surface of the moon.

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Lorelai Butler · Answer 1

D

Explanation:

The moon reflects the sunlight which make the moon seem to be silver. In other words if there was no sunlight reflecting the moon the night would be super dark,