Planets, Moon and Stars

The moon is a _________.

• Satellite

• Rock

• Gas

• Bright

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The moon does not make its own light. It ___________ light from the sun.

• Blocks

• Mirrors

• Reflects

• does not light up

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The brightest moon phases is ...

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• Full Moon

• New Moon

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The darkest moon phases is..

• Waxing Gibbous

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Waxing Crescent

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Avery and Rohan are discussing the solar system. Avery asks, "How many moons does Mars have?"

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Answer explanation

Mars has 2 moons, named Phobos and Deimos. They are small and irregularly shaped, differing from the larger, spherical moons of other planets. Therefore, the correct answer is 2.

How many moons does Mars have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which planet has the most moons?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

During a science class, Mason asked, "Which planet has the most moons?"

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Answer explanation

Jupiter has the most moons of any planet in our solar system, with over 79 confirmed moons. In comparison, Earth has 1, Mars has 2, and Saturn has 83, but Jupiter surpasses them all.

How many moons does Earth have?

• 1

• 2

• 12

• 0

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Which moon phases is this?

• Waxing Gibbous

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Crescent

• Waning Gibbous

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