In the expression "The moon sends forth light because it reflects light from the sun," the statement "The moon sends forth light" is called the:
A) Explanandum.
B) Consequent.
C) Explanans.
D) Conclusion.
E) Premise.

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The statement "The moon sends forth light" is the explanandum because it is the statement that is being explained. In this context, it describes the phenomenon or event (the moon sending forth light) that the explanation (it reflects light from the sun) aims to account for.

In the Expression "The Moon Sends Forth Light Because It