Moon and its Phases Quiz

What is the Moon classified as?

• A planet

• A natural satellite

• A star

• An asteroid

How far is the Moon from Earth?

• About 93 million miles

• About 239,000 miles

• About 8,000 miles

• About 1 million miles

Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Michael Collins

What causes the tides in the oceans?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The stars

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 27 days

• 30 days

Which phase of the Moon occurs when it is between the Sun and the Earth?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

What happens during a Full Moon?

• The Moon is not visible

• The Moon is completely dark

• The Moon is fully lit up

• The Moon looks like a banana

How long did it take astronauts to travel to the Moon?

• About one week

• About three days

• About one day

• About a month

What is lunar soil made of?

• Water and sand

• Fine rock particles

• Clay and mud

• Ice and dust

Why can't humans live on the Moon?

• There is too much gravity

• It is too cold

• There is no water or atmosphere

• It is too far from Earth