Science Kids: All About the Moon

The video explores the moon's characteristics, including its size, orbit, and phases. It explains how the moon reflects sunlight and describes the lunar month. The phases of the moon, from new moon to full moon, are detailed, along with their visual changes. The video also covers the moon's impact on Earth's tides, explaining the gravitational forces involved and the occurrence of high and low tides.

What percentage of Earth's size is the moon?

• 88%

• 60%

• 100%

• 27%

How does the moon get its light?

• It reflects sunlight

• It creates its own light

• None of the above

• It reflects Earth's light

What shape is the moon believed to resemble?

• Orange

• Lemon

• Apple

• Banana

How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?

• 33 days

• 30 days

• 27.3 days

• 25.5 days

What is the duration of a lunar month?

• 32 days

• None of the above

• 29.5 days

• 15.5 days

Which phase marks the beginning of the lunar month?

• New moon

• Full moon

• Waxing crescent

• None of the above

What is the phase called when the moon is more than half but not fully illuminated?

• Full moon

• New moon

• Waxing gibbous

• Waxing crescent

What is the term for the second full moon in a month?

• Harvest moon

• Blue moon

• None of the above

• Blood moon

How many high tides do most shore areas experience daily?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Rarely experience high tide

What causes the tides on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Wind

• Sun's gravity

• Moon's gravity