Moon Formation Test Review

How was the moon formed?

• The moon has always been there

• Giant impact

• Capture of an asteroid

• A great wizard magically made it

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

a large, bowl-shaped cavity on the surface of the moon is called a...

• Maria

• Ray

• Phase

• Crater

Maria is...

• lines created by a meteorite impact.

• a large hole on the moon's surface.

• the dark, smooth spots on the moon's surface.

• My grandmother's name.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

It takes the moon _______ to orbit around the Earth

• 20 weeks

• 27 days

• 24 hours

• 30 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The lit part of the Moon as viewed from Earth is a(n)

• Face

• Near side

• Phase

• Moonlight

For the first half of the lunar cycle, the lit part of the Moon's near side is...

• Waxing

• Full

• Waning

• New

For the second half of the lunar cycle, the lit part of the Moon's near side is...

• Full

• Waxing

• New

• Waning

Which phase occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth?

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• Third Quarter

Which phenomenon does the Moon affect on Earth?

• The seasons

• Tree growth

• Mountain erosion

• The tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What causes the moon to shine?

• The sun

• Its red-hot surface

• Pixie dust

• Electricity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1