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 the Earth, it means the Moon moves in a curved - path around the Earth due to gravitational force. The time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth is about 27.3 days (sidereal month).

Answer:

It means the Moon moves in a curved path around the Earth due to gravitational force, and it takes about 27.3 days to complete one orbit.