Quiz on the Age and Formation of the Moon

How old is the Moon according to the new research?

• 4 billion years

• 5 billion years

• 3.5 billion years

• 4.46 billion years

What event is believed to have led to the formation of the Moon?

• The Sun's gravitational pull

• A comet passing by Earth

• A volcanic eruption on Earth

• A Mars-sized object colliding with Earth

What are zircon crystals used for in lunar research?

• To determine the Moon's age

• To analyze the Moon's atmosphere

• To measure the Moon's temperature

• To study the Moon's magnetic field

What elements are zircon crystals made from?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

• Iron, nickel, and cobalt

• Helium, neon, and argon

• Zirconium, oxygen, and silicon

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What process is used to date the Moon using zircon crystals?

• Testing the crystal's hardness

• Observing the crystal's size

• Counting the proportion of lead remaining

• Measuring the crystal's color

What is the significance of the Moon's age in understanding its history?

• It helps predict future lunar events

• It provides insight into the Moon's formation and changes

• It determines the Moon's current orbit

• It reveals the Moon's mineral composition

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What role does the Moon play in Earth's climate?

• It decreases Earth's gravity

• It increases Earth's temperature

• It stabilizes Earth's spin and climate

• It causes solar eclipses

What is one theory about how the Moon may have formed?

• From a cloud of gas and dust

• From a volcanic eruption on Mars

• From a passing asteroid

• From a collision with a comet

What is the process by which uranium in zircon crystals decays?

• It turns into helium

• It becomes lead

• It crystallizes

• It evaporates

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Who is the lead author mentioned in the article?

• Matt Hrodey

• Planeteando

• Jennika Greer

• Bidong Zhang