RS Starter Text - Moon U3 1

What is the distance of the Moon from Earth?

• 238,855 miles

• 100,000 miles

• 500,000 miles

• 1,000,000 miles

Why do astronauts have to wear special suits and helmets on the Moon?

• To breathe clean air

• To protect themselves from sharp rocks

• To protect themselves from the environment and breathe

• To avoid falling rocks

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• Movement of the Moon around Earth and sunlight hitting it

• Changes in the Moon's composition

• Changes in the Earth's atmosphere

• Movement of the Earth around the Moon and sunlight hitting it

How does the Moon affect Earth?

• Changes the climate

• Affects the rotation speed of Earth

• Causes earthquakes

• Creates ocean tides through gravity

Why is live on the Moon going to be difficult?

• Too much radiation

• Too small to support life

• Too close to Earth

• No air like Earth

According to the text, what is one of the features found on the Moon?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Volcanoes

• Craters

What is the shape of the Moon in the sky during a full Moon?

• Triangle

• Half

• Crescent

• Round

What is the Moon's atmosphere like?

• It doesn't have an atmosphere like Earth

• It has a thick atmosphere like Earth

• It has a thin atmosphere like Mars

• It has a toxic atmosphere

What is the source of inspiration for poets, storytellers, and scientists?

• The Planets

• The Stars

• The Sun

• The Moon

What did the Apollo missions do?

• Sent robots to study the Moon

• Sent satellites to orbit the Moon

• Sent astronauts to explore Mars

• Sent astronauts to explore the Moon