Question

the same side of earth always faces the sun
the moons rotation on its axis causes moon phases
earth changes its position in space as it orbits around the sun
a lunar eclipse may occur when the moon is between earth and the sun
the portion of the sunlit side of the moon changes as the moon orbits earth

Explanation:

• The first statement is false because Earth rotates, so different sides face the sun.
• The second statement is false. Moon phases are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun, not just the moon's rotation.
• The third statement is true. As Earth orbits the sun, its position in space changes.
• The fourth statement is false. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.
• The fifth statement is true. As the moon orbits Earth, the portion of its sunlit side visible from Earth changes.

Answer:

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True