Solar System and Moon Review

What is the Moon?

• A) A star

• B) A planet

• C) A natural satellite

• D) An asteroid

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What is the rank of the Moon in terms of size compared to other moons in the solar system?

• A) 1st

• B) 3rd

• C) 5th

• D) 10th

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Which planet's moon is the Moon?

• A) Mars

• B) Jupiter

• C) Saturn

• D) Earth

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How far is the Moon from Earth?

• About 150,000 km (93,000 miles)

• About 384,000 km (240,000 miles)

• About 450,000 km (280,000 miles)

• About 500,000 km (310,000 miles)

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What is the diameter of the Moon?

• 1,234 km (767 miles)

• 2,159 km (1,342 miles)

• 3,476 km (2,160 miles)

• 3,468 km (2,155 miles)

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Approximately how many billion years ago was the Moon "born"?

• 1-2 billion years ago

• 4-5 billion years ago

• 6-7 billion years ago

• 8-9 billion years ago

What was the size of the celestial body that impacted Earth to form the Moon?

• Comet-sized

• Moon-sized

• Mars-sized

• Jupiter-sized

What happened to the debris from the impact that formed the Moon?

• It was ejected into space.

• It formed a ring around Earth.

• It melted together to form the Moon.

• It was absorbed by Earth's atmosphere.

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What is one of the reasons why liquid water does not exist on the Moon's surface?

• High atmospheric pressure

• Abundant plant life

• No atmosphere

• Rich soil content

What is the temperature on the Moon's surface during the daytime?

• 100°C (212°F)

• 130°C (265°F)

• 0°C (32°F)

• -50°C (-58°F)