Why Does the Moon Change?

The video explores the moon, its features, and its origin. It explains that the Earth and the moon are about the same age, and scientists believe the moon formed from debris after a Mars-sized planet, Theia, collided with Earth. The early Earth was rocky and volcanic, with no life. The moon's formation and orbit are discussed, along with scientific studies that reveal similarities between Earth and moon rocks. The video concludes with the moon's distinct characteristics, such as its smaller size, lack of atmosphere, and distance from Earth.

What is one of the main features visible on the moon's surface?

• Mountains

• Forests

• Rivers

• Craters

What is the name of the planet that is believed to have collided with Earth to form the moon?

• Theia

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

During the formation of the moon, what was Earth primarily composed of?

• Ice and glaciers

• Oceans and forests

• Deserts and rivers

• Rocks and active volcanoes

What have scientists discovered about some rocks on the moon?

• They are similar to rocks on Earth

• They are radioactive

• They contain fossils

• They are made of ice

How far is the moon from Earth today?

• Over 400,000 kilometers

• 300,000 kilometers

• 200,000 kilometers

• 100,000 kilometers