Moon Quiz

What is the Moon?

• A planet

• A star

• A natural satellite

• A comet

How does the size of the Moon compare to Earth?

• It is larger than Earth

• It is about the same size as Earth

• It is about 1/6th the size of Earth

• It is smaller than Earth

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Moon?

• 100,000 miles

• 240,000 miles

• 500,000 miles

• 1 million miles

What are some surface features of the Moon?

• Oceans and rivers

• Mountains, valleys, and impact craters

• Forests and deserts

• Plains and plateaus

What is the atmosphere like on the Moon?

• Thick and breathable

• Thin but breathable

• Thick but not breathable

• No atmosphere

What can you find on the Moon's surface?

• Sand dunes

• Lakes and rivers

• Mountains and forests

• Mountains, valleys, and impact craters

What causes tides on Earth?

• The Moon's gravity

• The Sun's gravity

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's magnetic field

How long does it take for the Moon to rotate once on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 1 month

• Same as its orbit around Earth

When did humans first land on the Moon?

• 1950

• 1969

• 1975

• 1985

What are the dark, flat plains on the Moon's surface called?

• Lunar maria

• Lunar mountains

• Lunar deserts

• Lunar plateaus