Study Jams: The Moon

Which of these is the best definition of moon?

• any natural body that revolves around a planet

• any small body in space that orbits the Sun

• any sphere-shaped object in space that is not a planet

• any asteroid or star in the solar system

How long is the Moon’s orbit around the Earth?

• 25 hours

• 365 days

• 1.5 hours

• 27 days

Which three characteristics describe conditions on the Moon?

• almost no atmosphere, no rocks, no weather

• no water, no weather, no rocks

• almost no atmosphere, no water, no weather

• no water, no weather, absolutely no atmosphere

Which of the following describes the Moon’s surface?

• smooth and flat

• rocky with crater marks

• covered with volcanoes and mountains

• half smooth and half rocky

Why does the Moon appear to be bright?

• The Moon reflects the Sun’s light.

• The Moon has its own light.

• The Moon reflects the light of the stars in space.

• The Moon uses its own light and light from the Earth.

What part of the Moon can you see during the waxing crescent phase?

• almost all of the Moon

• only a sliver of the Moon

• half of the Moon

• all of the Moon

What happens during a solar eclipse?

• The Sun passes between the Moon and the Earth.

• The Moon and the Sun pass each other.

• The Moon and the Sun pass each other.

• The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun