Exploring the Moon: A Quiz

How many moons are there in our solar system?

• Over 200

• 1

• Exactly 100

• 50

How does the Moon move around Earth?

• It doesn't move

• Randomly

• In a straight line

• In an orbit

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What is the Moon classified as?

• An artificial satellite

• A natural satellite

• A star

• A planet

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What are artificial satellites?

• Natural moons

• Man-made objects orbiting Earth

• Stars

• Comets

What is the Moon made of?

• Gas

• Ice

• Cheese

• Rock and metal

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What is not a characteristic of the Moon?

• Reflects sunlight

• Orbits Earth

• Natural satellite

• Made of cheese

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How fast does the Moon orbit Earth?

• 1 mile every 2 seconds

• 2 miles every 1 second

• 1 mile every minute

• 1 mile every hour

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

• 24 hours

• 27 days

• 365 days

• 30 days

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Why does the Moon appear in different colors?

• It changes colors naturally

• Due to Earth's atmosphere

• Because of the Sun's light

• It's an optical illusion

What is the primary reason the Moon appears in different colors from Earth?

• Sun's changing position

• Moon's surface changes

• Moon's varying distance from Earth

• Earth's atmosphere

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