Quiz about the Moon

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon doesn't rotate

• The Moon rotates faster than Earth

• The Moon's rotation and orbit around Earth take the same amount of time

• Earth rotates faster than the Moon

How long does it take the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

• 24 hours

• 27.3 days

• 365 days

• 28 days

What is the term for the Moon's rotation matching its orbit around Earth?

• Lunar synchronization

• Tidal locking

• Orbital harmony

• Synchronous rotation

Which side of the Moon have all manned missions landed on?

• The far side

• The near side

• The dark side

• The bright side

Which spacecraft first imaged the far side of the Moon?

• Apollo 8

• Artemis 1

• Luna 3

• Chang'e 4

When did humans first see the far side of the Moon with their own eyes?

• 1959

• 1968

• 2019

• 1969

Which country successfully landed a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon in 2019?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• India

Compared to the near side, the far side of the Moon is:

• Darker

• Brighter

• The same brightness

• Red-colored

What material fills the large basins on the near side of the Moon?

• Water

• Dark mare deposits

• Feldspar

• Ice

Why might the near side of the Moon have more mare deposits?

• It receives more sunlight

• It has a thinner crust

• It has more craters

• It has stronger gravity