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Unit 9 Test

Question 11 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Andrew watched the Moon rise exactly at sunset. Which statement describes what Andrew was doing at that moment?

Answer
A
He was facing east and saw a full moon.
B
He was facing west and saw a full moon.
C
He was facing east and saw a new moon.
D
He was facing west and saw a new moon.

Explanation

The Moon rises in the east, so Andrew was facing east to watch it rise. A full Moon is opposite the Sun in the sky, so it rises around sunset. Therefore, he was facing east and saw a full Moon.

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