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Phases of the Moon occur because :...

Phases of the Moon occur because :

A

we can see only that part of the Moon which reflects light towards us

B

our distance from the Moon keeps changing

C

the shadow of the Earth convers only a part of the Moon's surface.

D

the thickness of the Moon's atmosphere is not constant.

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