Ever Changing Moon Pre Test

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

The term is 'rotation period'.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

Back

The term is 'orbital period'.

Front

What is the relationship between the moon's rotation and revolution?

Back

The moon's rotation period is equal to its orbital period, causing the same side to always face Earth.

Front

What is the average distance from the Earth to the moon?

Back

The average distance is about 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

Front

What is the significance of the number 8 in the context of the moon's position?

Back

It represents a specific position of the moon in its orbit as observed from Earth.

Front

What is the definition of a solar system?

Back

A solar system is a collection of planets and their moons, all in orbit around a star, such as the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation refers to an object spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to an object moving in an orbit around another object.

Front

How does the distance of a planet from the Sun affect its orbital period?

Back

The farther a planet is from the Sun, the longer its orbital period due to a larger orbit.

Front

What is the moon's primary motion in relation to the Earth?

Back

The moon primarily orbits the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

Back

The term is 'orbit'.