WorksheetsThe Moon
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why does the Moon shine in the night sky?
Due to the light that it emits.
Because of the light from the Sun that it reflects
Due to its own light and the light from the Sun that it reflects.
Because of its hot, solid iron core.
What is the Moon's surface primarily made of?
iron
water
rocks and dust
ice
What is the name of the dark features on the moon?
Craters
Maria
Regolith
Highlands
What phenomenon is seen in the diagram?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Penumbra
Umbra
How long does it take for the moon to make one complete orbit around the Earth?
30 Earth days
31 Earth days
29 Earth days
27 Earth days
What phenomenon is seen in the diagram?
Solar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Umbra
Penumbra
Why does the Moon have different phases (full moon, new moon, etc)?
Due to the Earth's rotation
Due to the Moon's rotation
Because the Earth revolves around the Sun
Because the Moon orbits around the Earth
What is the name of the light areas on the moon?
Highlands
Regolith
Maria
Craters
Which term refers to the powdery dust and rocky debris on the moon's surface?
Regolith
Mantle
Exosphere
Lithosphere
How many times is the Earth bigger than the Moon?
The Earth is 2 times the size of the Moon.
The Earth is 3 times the size of the Moon.
The Earth is 4 times the size of the Moon.
The Earth is 5 times the size of the Moon.
