Learning objective

Acknowledge that the Moon takes about one month to orbit the Earth, and utilize this information to explain the recurring phases of the Moon.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsSpace physicsCore content

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This point belongs to The Earth, especially The Earth outcomes.
You need to be able to acknowledge that the Moon takes about one month to orbit the Earth, and utilize this information to explain the recurring phases of the Moon.
The key ideas to know are Explain, Describe, and Use.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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ExplainDescribeUse

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This objective helps connect The Earth outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for The Earth.

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The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete its orbit around the Earth, resulting in different phases that are visible from Earth.

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State the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth.
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