Question

question 7/10 the diagram below shows earth and the moon from above (top view). why is there a dotted circle drawn in this diagram? note: this diagram is not to scale. a to show that the moon is always moving around earth in a nearly circular path. b to show the locations of satellites that are in earths atmosphere. c to show the way that the moon can move back and forth across earths sky. d to show the locations where the suns light can reach the moon.

Explanation:

The diagram shows Earth and the Moon from a top view. The dotted circle is likely representing the Moon's orbital path around Earth. Option A states the dotted circle is to show the Moon's nearly circular orbit around Earth, which matches the purpose of such a diagram (orbital path representation). Option B is incorrect as satellites in Earth’s atmosphere aren’t shown. Option C is wrong as the Moon’s apparent motion across the sky isn’t depicted by the orbital path. Option D is incorrect as the dotted circle isn’t about sun’s light reaching the Moon.

Answer:

A. To show that the Moon is always moving around Earth in a nearly circular path.