Which of the following statements about the Moon is true?
A)The Moon goes through a cycle of phases because it always has the same side facing Earth.
B)If you see a full Moon from North America,someone in South America would see a new Moon.
C)The Moon's distance from Earth varies during its orbit.
D)The Moon is visible only at night.
E)The side of the Moon facing away from Earth is in perpetual darkness.

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The Moon's distance from Earth varies during its orbit. This is due to the Moon's elliptical orbit around Earth.

Answer: E
 The side of the Moon facing away from Earth is in perpetual darkness. This is because the Moon rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits around Earth, so the same side always faces Earth, while the other side is always facing away from us.

Which of the Following Statements About the Moon Is True