
Understanding the Moon's Rotation and Sides
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Physics, Science
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Emma Peterson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the moon have a far side?
Because it is closer to the sun
Because it rotates faster than it revolves
Because it is tidally locked with Earth
Because it has a permanent dark side
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does the moon rotate on its axis?
Once every month
Once every day
Twice for each revolution around Earth
Once for each revolution around Earth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the reason we only see one side of the moon?
The moon's rotation matches its revolution around Earth
The moon's far side is always dark
The moon does not rotate
The moon is always in Earth's shadow
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the moon does the sun illuminate?
Only the poles
All parts of the moon
Only the far side
Only the side facing Earth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about the moon's sides?
That the moon has a permanent dark side
That the moon is tidally locked
That the moon rotates
That the moon is illuminated by the sun
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