Earth, the Moon and the Sun

What does the Moon reflect to appear bright in the night sky?

• Its own light

• Light from the stars

• Light from the Sun

• Light from Earth

How does the size of the Moon compare to Earth?

• The Moon is the same size as Earth

• The Moon is about one-fourth as wide as Earth

• The Moon is twice as wide as Earth

• The Moon is larger than Earth

How much weaker is gravity on the Moon compared to Earth?

• Twice as weak

• Three times as weak

• Six times as weak

• Ten times as weak

How far is the Moon from Earth?

• 100 thousand kilometers

• 384 thousand kilometers

• 500 thousand kilometers

• 240 thousand kilometers

How long does it take for the Moon to travel around the Earth?

• 365 days

• 28 days

• 7 days

• 100 days

What is the surface of the Moon like?

• Full of water and plants

• Dusty and lifeless

• Covered in grass

• Made of ice

Why do visitors to the Moon need to wear spacesuits?

• To stay warm

• To protect from dust and lack of air

• To look like astronauts

• To fly around

What were the first missions to the Moon like?

• They used airplanes

• They used robots and spacecraft without astronauts

• They were done by animals

• They were imaginary

What is the phase of the Moon when it is between the Sun and Earth, and you can't see the lighted half?

• New Moon

• Crescent Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Gibbous Moon

During which phase does the lighted side of the Moon begin to show, indicating that the Moon is waxing?

• New Moon

• Crescent Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Gibbous Moon