Moon Quiz

What is the gravity on the Moon compared to Earth?

• The same as Earth

• About half of Earth's gravity

• About one-sixth of Earth's gravity

• Twice as much as Earth's gravity

What are the dark flat areas on the Moon called?

• Craters

• Seas or Mare

• Highlands

• Valleys

Why does the Moon have more craters than Earth?

• The Moon is older than Earth

• The Moon has a stronger gravitational pull that attracts more meteorites

• The Moon has no atmosphere to protect it from meteorites

• The Moon is closer to the asteroid belt

What causes the phases of the Moon?

• The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon

• The Moon's shadow falling on the Earth

• The Moon's rotation and its position relative to the Earth and Sun

• The Earth's rotation

Which of the following is NOT a feature found on the Moon's surface?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Craters

• Valleys

How did the Moon's craters form?

• Volcanic activity

• Wind erosion

• Impact from meteorites

• Tectonic plate movements

What is the Moon's surface mostly made of?

• Water ice

• Rock and dust

• Lava flows

• Dense metal

According to myths, what can the full moon cause in humans?

• Increased intelligence

• Werewolf transformations

• Invisibility

• Time travel

Why can we only see one side of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon does not rotate

• The Moon rotates at the same rate it orbits Earth

• The Earth's gravity prevents the Moon from rotating

• The other side of the Moon is invisible

What is the term for the illusion that the Moon is larger when it is close to the horizon?

• Lunar illusion

• Horizon effect

• Moon mirage

• Moon magnification