The Moon Reading Activity Questions

What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon?

• The Big Bang Theory
• The Solar Nebula Theory
• The Ejected Ring Theory

According to this theory, how was the Moon formed?

How long does it take the Moon to go around the Earth?

• 365 1/4 days
• 29.5 days
• 24 hours

Do we only see one side of the Moon?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Based on your answer to the previous question...why or why not?

Does the Moon have phases in outer space?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Based on your answer to the previous question...why or why not?

Why do we see different phases of the Moon on Earth?

What does waxing mean?

• Increasing of the lighted part of the moon
• Decreasing of the lighted part of the moon

What does waning mean?

• Increasing of the lighted part of the moon
• Decreasing of the lighted part of the moon