WorksheetsPhysical Characteristics of the Moon
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 29mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?
a)
Atmosphere containing oxygen
b)
Rocky surface covered with landforms
c)
Flowing water in oceans and rivers
d)
Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface
2.
The Moon rotates around the Earth once, about every -
a)
year
b)
week
c)
month
d)
180 days
3.
Why does the Moon have different phases?
a)
It follows the Sun around the Earth.
b)
It moves around the Earth.
c)
It moves around the Sun.
4.
Is the Moon larger or smaller than Earth?
a)
Larger
b)
Smaller
c)
They are the same size
5.
The surface of the Moon is made up of highlands, -
a)
lowlands, and oceans.
b)
oceans, and ice.
c)
craters, and flat areas.
d)
mountains, and lakes.
6.
The Moon orbits around Earth about once every
a)
24 Hours
b)
29 Days (One Month)
c)
365 1/4 Days (One Year)
d)
1 Day
7.
Why does the Moon have different phases?
a)
It follows the Sun around the Earth.
b)
It orbits around the Earth.
c)
It orbits around the Sun.
d)
It changes shape each night.
8.
Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon?
a)
mountains
b)
valleys
c)
lakes
d)
plains
9.
Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?
a)
Earth, Sun, and Moon
b)
Earth, Moon, and Sun
c)
Sun, Earth, and Moon
d)
Sun, Moon, and Earth
10.
What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?
a)
spherical shape
b)
rotate on an axis
c)
rocky crust and surface
d)
found in our Solar System
11.
This model can be used to show some relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon.
The model shows all of the following EXCEPT –
The model shows all of the following EXCEPT –
a)
the relative sizes of the Moon and Earth
b)
the way the Moon orbits around the Earth
c)
the composition of the Moon, Earth, and Sun
d)
how the Moon and the Earth orbit around the Sun
12.
Apollo 17 landed on the Moon on December 7, 1972. It was the last time humans walked on the surface of the Moon. As they completed their mission over the next 4 days, what is something they would not have seen while on the Moon?
a)
craters and mountains
b)
volcanic dust
c)
puddles of salty water
d)
rocks
13.
A student observed the Moon on a Tuesday evening. She drew a picture of its shape in her journal. Approximately how long will she have to wait before she can see the Moon the same shape and position again?
a)
365 days
b)
29 days
c)
7 days
d)
1 week
14.
A student wants to observe the physical features of the Moon. In addition to using websites on the internet, the student should use -
a)
binoculars.
b)
telescope.
c)
a hand lens.
d)
a microscope.
15.
Both Earth and the Moon -
a)
orbit around a larger object.
b)
have liquid water on the surface.
c)
rotate once every 24 hours.
d)
experience weathering and erosion.
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