The Moon Quiz

What is the average gravitational pull on the Moon's surface compared to Earth?

• 1/10th or 10%

• 1/8th or 12.5%

• 1/6th or 16.6%

• 1/4th or 25%

Which force is responsible for the Moon's gravitational pull?

• friction

• gravity

• magnetism

• electromagnetism

What causes the Moon's surface to have craters?

• Impact of meteoroids and asteroids

• Tectonic activity

• Erosion by wind and water

• Volcanic activity

What is the Moon's surface mainly composed of?

• rock and dust

• metal and minerals

• water and ice

• sand and soil

What is the temperature range on the Moon's surface?

• 260 to -260 degrees F

• 5 to 10 degrees

What is the term used to describe the Moon's changing appearance from Earth?

• phases of the Moon

• celestial alterations

• moon transformations

• lunar cycles

What is the name of the first manned mission to land on the Moon?

• Apollo 11

• Mercury 9

• Apollo 13

• Gemini 7

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

• 30 days

• 27 to 30 days

• 27.3 days

• 15 days