Foundation Science Primary 4 Energy

Why can we see the moon at night even though it is not a light source?

A It reflects light from the Sun.
B It reflects light from the Earth.
C It glows in the dark.
D It stores sunlight during the day.
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Step 1: The moon is a non-luminous object. Step 2: We see it because sunlight hits its surface and reflects into our eyes. Step 3: This is the same reason we see most objects around us.

Correct answer: It reflects light from the Sun.

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