The Moon

Why does the Moon shine in the night sky?

• Due to the light that it emits.

• Because of the light from the Sun that it reflects

• Due to its own light and the light from the Sun that it reflects.

• Because of its hot, solid iron core.

What is the Moon's surface primarily made of?

• iron

• water

• rocks and dust

• ice

What is the name of the dark features on the moon?

• Craters

• Maria

• Regolith

• Highlands

What phenomenon is seen in the diagram?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Penumbra

• Umbra

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

• 30 Earth days

• 31 Earth days

• 29 Earth days

• 27 Earth days

What phenomenon is seen in the diagram?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Umbra

• Penumbra

Why does the Moon have different phases (full moon, new moon, etc)?

• Due to the Earth's rotation

• Due to the Moon's rotation

• Because the Earth revolves around the Sun

• Because the Moon orbits around the Earth

What is the name of the light areas on the moon?

• Highlands

• Regolith

• Maria

• Craters

Which term refers to the powdery dust and rocky debris on the moon's surface?

• Regolith

• Mantle

• Exosphere

• Lithosphere

How many times is the Earth bigger than the Moon?

• The Earth is 2 times the size of the Moon.

• The Earth is 3 times the size of the Moon.

• The Earth is 4 times the size of the Moon.

• The Earth is 5 times the size of the Moon.