Moon Phases

Before we start, what do you know about the moon? (Name as many facts as you can)

What is the definition of a planet?

• A solid or gaseous object in space orbiting a star

• A gas giant that has rings

• An object in space that burns gas and emits light

• A cluster of stars, dust, and other objects in space held together by gravity

How long does it take the Earth to orbit/revolve around the Sun 1 time?

• 28 days

• 32 days

• 365.25 days

• 24 hours

True or False: Jupiter is made up of metal and rock

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False because Jupiter is made of gas

What is an example of a way that gravity affects your every day life?

If you weigh 96 pounds on earth, how much will you weigh on the moon?

• 576 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 16 pounds

• 90 pounds

If you had the opportunity, would you go to the moon? Why or why not?

1 orbit/lap around the sun is also known as what?

• 1 revolution

• 1 month

• 1 planet

• 1 rotation

1 day is also known as what?

• 1 revolution

• 1 planet

• 1 eclipse

• 1 rotation

1 spin/1 day is also known as what?

• 1 revolution

• 1 galaxy

• 1 eclipse

• 1 rotation