Moon Introduction Quiz

How did the Moon most likely form?

The Moon is the satellite to which object?

Describe the shape of the Moon's orbit.

How long is a sidereal month?

Why does the Moon's apparent diameter change over time? What is perigee and apogee?

How many degrees is the Moon's orbit tilted?

Describe why an observer on Earth only sees one side of the Moon.

What causes the Moon to rise and set? Why does the Moon rise about 53 minutes later each night?

The Moon is the satellite to which object?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Jupiter

How long is a sidereal month?

• 27.3 days

• 29.5 days

• 30 days

• 31 days