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What is the albedo of the Moon?

• 0.31

• 0.50

• 0.15

• 0.07

Who was the first human in space?

• Neil Armstrong

• Yuri A. Gagarin

• Alan B. Shepard Jr.

• Buzz Aldrin

What is the primary composition of the Moon?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Silicates

• Iron

What phenomenon causes tides on Earth?

• Wind

• Moon's gravitational pull

• Sun's gravitational pull

• Earth's rotation

During which phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• Full moon

• Waxing crescent

• New moon

• Waning gibbous

What is the temperature range on the Moon's surface?

• -50°C to 50°C

• -173°C to 127°C

• 0°C to 100°C

• -100°C to 100°C

What are the dark, smooth plains on the Moon called?

• Rilles

• Maria

• Highlands

• Craters

What is the term for the Moon's orbit around Earth?

• Synchronous orbit

• Elliptical orbit

• Geostationary orbit

• Circular orbit

What is a total lunar eclipse?

• The entire Moon moves into Earth's umbra

• The Moon partially covers the Sun

• The Moon moves into Earth's penumbra

• The Sun completely covers the Moon

What is the 'Man in the Moon' a reference to?

• A lunar landing site

• A series of craters

• A constellation

• A mythological figure