Moon Movements Review

What is the time span required for the cycle of the moon through its phases?

• 27⅓ days

• 29½ days

• 30 days

• 25 days

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What is the true period of the moon's revolution around Earth known as?

• Sidereal month

• Synodic month

• Lunar month

• Solar month

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What is the additional motion required for the moon to reach its starting position after completing a revolution around Earth?

• Four days

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

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What is the period of rotation about its axis and its revolution around Earth for the moon?

• 29½ days

• 25 days

• 27⅓ days

• 30 days

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Which side of the moon always faces Earth?

• Right side

• Front side

• Back side

• Left side

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Where did all of the crewed Apollo missions take place on the moon?

• Front side

• Back side

• Left side

• Right side

How often does any location on the moon's surface experience periods of daylight and darkness?

• Four weeks

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

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What accounts for the high surface temperature on the day side of the moon?

• Absence of atmosphere

• Magnetic field

• Water vapor

• Atmosphere

What is the surface temperature on the night side of the moon?

• -100°C

• -200°C

• -150°C

• -173°C

What is the time span required for the cycle of the moon through its phases?

• 29½ days

• 25 days

• 27⅓ days

• 30 days

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