Question

3 why do the two animations appear to move in opposite ways? a because the left animation shows the moon and the right shows earth b because the left animation is a view from space and the right is a view from earth c because the left animation shows earths orbit and the right shows its rotation

Explanation:

This relates to how perspective affects the apparent motion of celestial bodies. A view from space (external frame) shows the Moon orbiting Earth, while a view from Earth (surface frame) makes the Moon appear to move in the opposite direction relative to the background sky, due to Earth's rotation and our fixed perspective on its surface. Option A is incorrect because both animations likely relate to the Moon's motion relative to Earth, not one showing each body. Option C is incorrect as the question refers to opposite apparent motion of the same type of motion (not orbit vs rotation).

Answer:

B. Because the left animation is a view from space and the right is a view from Earth