Let's Visit the Moon

The moon is the Earth's largest satellite. What is a satellite?

• the path of an object around a star, planet, or moon

• gases surround the Earth or another planet

• something that orbits something else

• a dark, fine, grain volcanic rock

What direction does the Moon orbit the Earth?

• clockwise

• counterclockwise

• top to bottom

• none of the answers are correct

How old is the Moon?

• 45 years old

• 4.5 thousand years old

• 4.5 million years old

• 4.5 billion years old

The surface of the Moon is covered with ______________________________.

• craters

• mountains

• valleys and plains

• All of the Above

The Moon has an atmosphere just like Earth does.

• True

• False

The Moon has both dark areas and light areas. What are the darker areas called?

• A. highland

• B. maria

• C. seas

• D. Both B and C

The lighter areas of the Moon are called highlands. What are highlands?

• raised areas similar to mountains or hills

• raised areas similar to valleys and plains

• flat areas similar to valleys and plains

• areas flooded with basalt

What is basalt?

• the path of an object around a star, planet, or moon

• gases surround the Earth or another planet

• something that orbits something else

• a dark, fine, grain volcanic rock

Why don't the craters on the Moon wear away as they would on Earth?

• because of the different temperatures

• because of the lack of gravity

• because of the lack of wind and water

• none of the above

Does the Moon make its own light?

• Yes, it is its own light source.

• No, it reflects the light from the Earth.

• No, it reflects the light from the Sun.

• No, it reflects the light from the ocean.

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