Which of the following statements about the Moon's position and motion is NOT correct?
A)The Moon does not rotate at all, since it keeps one face toward Earth at all times.
B)The Moon's rotation period is equal to its orbital period.
C)The time from full moon to full moon is longer than the Moon's orbital period.
D)The time from full moon to full moon is longer than the Moon's rotation period on its axis.

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The Moon does rotate on its axis, which is why it keeps one face toward Earth at all times. This synchronous rotation matches its orbital period around Earth, allowing only one hemisphere to be visible from Earth.

Which of the Following Statements About the Moon's Position and Motion