Question

directions: answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. what does it mean when we say the moon \orbits\ earth? how long does one orbit take?

Explanation:

When we say the Moon "orbits" Earth, it means the Moon moves in a curved - path around the Earth due to the gravitational force between them. It takes about 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth, a period known as the sidereal month.

Answer:

When we say the Moon "orbits" Earth, it means the Moon moves in a curved path around the Earth under the influence of Earth's gravitational pull. It takes about 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one orbit.