Physical Characteristics of the Moon

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon? Options: Atmosphere containing oxygen, Rocky surface covered with landforms, Flowing water in oceans and rivers, Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface

Back

Rocky surface covered with landforms

Front

The Moon rotates around the Earth once, about every -

Back

month

Front

Why does the Moon have different phases?

Back

It moves around the Earth.

Front

Is the Moon larger or smaller than Earth?

Back

Smaller

Front

The surface of the Moon is made up of highlands, -

Back

craters, and flat areas.

Front

The Moon orbits around Earth about once every

Back

29 Days (One Month)

Front

Why does the Moon have different phases?

Back

It orbits around the Earth.

Front

Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon? mountains, valleys, lakes, plains

Back

lakes

Front

Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest? Options: Earth, Sun, and Moon, Earth, Moon, and Sun, Sun, Earth, and Moon, Sun, Moon, and Earth

Back

Sun, Earth, and Moon

Front

What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?

Back

rocky crust and surface