Physical Characteristics of the Moon

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

• Atmosphere containing oxygen
• Rocky surface covered with landforms
• Flowing water in oceans and rivers
• Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface

The Moon rotates around the Earth once, about every -

• year
• week
• month
• 180 days

Why does the Moon have different phases?

• It follows the Sun around the Earth.
• It moves around the Earth.
• It moves around the Sun.

Is the Moon larger or smaller than Earth?

• Larger
• Smaller
• They are the same size

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

• lowlands, and oceans.
• oceans, and ice.
• craters, and flat areas.
• mountains, and lakes.

The Moon orbits around Earth about once every

• 24 Hours
• 29 Days (One Month)
• 365 1/4 Days (One Year)
• 1 Day

Why does the Moon have different phases?

• It follows the Sun around the Earth.
• It orbits around the Earth.
• It orbits around the Sun.
• It changes shape each night.

Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon? 

• mountains
• valleys
• lakes
• plains

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

• Earth, Sun, and Moon
• Earth, Moon, and Sun
• Sun, Earth, and Moon
• Sun, Moon, and Earth

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

• spherical shape
• rotate on an axis
• rocky crust and surface
• found in our Solar System