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Moon completes one rotation and revolution in about ______. - Geography

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Moon completes one rotation and revolution in about ______.

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  • 1 month

  • 365 days

  • 27 days

  • 24 hours

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Solution

Moon completes one rotation and revolution in about 27 days.

Explanation:

The Moon completes one rotation on its axis and one revolution around the Earth in about 27 days. This synchronous rotation causes the same side of the Moon to always face Earth, also known as tidal locking.

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Chapter 1: Earth as a Planet - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 10]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 1 Earth as a Planet
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q A 16. | Page 10
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