Dunn Astronomy Pre Assessment

Unit of measurement in space that we use inside of our solar system. Equal to the distance from the Sun to Earth (150,000,000 km).

• light-year
• astronomical unit
• mile
• yard

What is the most widely accepted theory for the formation of the Moon?

• The Big Bang Theory
• The Solar Nebula Theory
• The Ejected Ring Theory

According to this theory, how was the Moon formed?

How long does it take the Moon to go around the Earth?

• 365 1/4 days
• 29.5 days
• 24 hours

Do we only see one side of the Moon?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Based on your answer to the previous question...why or why not?

Does the Moon have phases in outer space?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Based on your answer to the previous question...why or why not?

Why do we see different phases of the Moon on Earth?

What does waxing mean?

• Increasing of the lighted part of the moon
• Decreasing of the lighted part of the moon