Quiz on the Moon

How many days does it take for the Moon to go around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 28 days

What is a natural satellite?

• A man-made object in space

• A star

• A celestial body that orbits a planet

• A type of asteroid

Why does the Moon always show us the same face?

• It is attached to Earth

• It is perfectly round

• It rotates at the same rate it orbits Earth

• It is very slow

What causes the lunar phases?

• Clouds covering the Moon

• The Earth's shadow on the Moon

• The Moon's rotation and light reflection

• The Sun's movement

What happens during a New Moon?

• The Moon's illuminated face is away from Earth

• The Moon is fully illuminated

• The Moon is closest to the Sun

• The Moon disappears

Which phase comes approximately a week after the New Moon?

• Blue Moon

• First Quarter

• Last Quarter

• Full Moon

What does the Moon's shape look like during the First Quarter?

• A D

• A C

• An O

• A B

How far is the Moon from the Earth?

• 385,000 kilometers

• 10,000 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

• 100,000 kilometers

Who was the first astronaut to step on the Moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

What does the Moon generate that affects the Earth?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tides

• Solar flares