Earth's Moon

Front

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

Back

The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is approximately 250,000 miles.

Front

Is there a side of the Moon that never receives light?

Back

FALSE. Both sides of the Moon receive sunlight; however, one side is always facing the Earth.

Front

Which letters correspond to the Moon's waning phases?

Back

The letters E, F, and G correspond to the Moon's waning phases.

Front

How does the size of the Moon compare to the size of the Earth?

Back

The Moon is about 1/4 the size of the Earth.

Front

What are the light-colored surface features on the Moon created by meteoroid impacts called?

Back

These features are called highlands.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that the Moon exerts on the Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth is known as tidal force.

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What is the term for the dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface?

Back

The dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface are called maria.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

It takes about 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.

Front

What is the significance of the Moon's synchronous rotation?

Back

The Moon's synchronous rotation means it rotates on its axis in the same time it takes to orbit the Earth, resulting in the same side always facing Earth.