Moon Quiz

Which object in our solar system reflects light and is a satellite that orbits around one planet

• Earth
• Mercury
• The Sun
• the Moon

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases

• The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth
• The Moon's period of rotation equals the Earth's period of rotation
• The Moon's period of rotation equals the Earth's period of revolution around the Sun
• The Moon's period of rotation equals the Moon's period of revolution around Earth

If the Moon did not rotate at the same rate that it revolved, which of the following would be true

• There would be no more tides
• We would no longer see eclipses
• The cycle of Moon's phases would repeat faster
• We would be able to see all sides of the Moon

Which statement best explains why the Sun and the Moon appear to be about the same size in the sky

• The Sun and the Moon have the same diameter
• The Moon is largere in diameter and farther from Earth than the Sun
• The Moon is smaller in diameter and is closer to Earth than the Sun
• The Sun and the Moon are the same distance from Earth

In 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the Moon. Which of the following best explains why the astronauts can jump higher on the Moon

• The Moon has less mass than Earth
• The Moon has more mass than Earth
• The Moon's atmosphere has les oxygen
• The Moon's atmosphere has more oxygen

What happens in Spring Tide 

• The Earth Moon and Sun are in a straight line. The gravitional forces work together 
• Earth Moon and Sun are at 90 degree angle
• A portion of Earth passes through the Moon's shadow 
• Moon passes into Earth's shadow

What phase of the Moon is during spring tide

• New or Full
• 1st or 3rd Quarter
• Waxing Crescent 
• Waning Crescent

What are the tides during spring tide

• Very high or very low
• Small high tide small low tide

What happens during Neap Tide 

• Earth Moon and Sun are at 90 degree angle
• Earth Sun and Moon are lined up
• Earth passes through moons shadow
• moon passes through Earth's shadow

What phase of moon is during Neap Tide

• New or Full Moon
• 1st or 3rd Quarter