Question

1. which of the following statements is false?

the moon usually sets about 12 hours after it rises.
the moon rises in the west and sets in the east.
the full moon rises around sunset.
the moon takes a little more than 29 days to orbit the earth.

Explanation:

• For the first statement: The Moon's orbital period and Earth's rotation mean it typically sets ~12 hours after rising, so this is true.
• For the second statement: Due to Earth's east - to - west rotation (from our perspective), celestial bodies like the Moon rise in the east and set in the west. So the claim that the Moon rises in the west and sets in the east is false.
• For the third statement: A Full Moon is opposite the Sun, so it rises around sunset, which is true.
• For the fourth statement: The Moon's orbital period (synodic month) is a little over 29 days, so this is true.

Answer:

B. The Moon rises in the west and sets in the east.