The Moon

How old is the Moon believed to be?

• 500 million years old

• 30-50 million years old

• 4.5 billion years old

• 1 billion years old

What is the leading theory about how the Moon formed?

• It was formed by the collision of a large object with Earth

• It was created by an explosion.

• It was part of Earth that broke away.

• It was pulled into Earth's orbit by gravity.

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What caused the Moon's surface to become marked with large craters and pits?

• volcanic activity

• tidal waves

• Earth's magnetic field

• meteorites crashing in the Moon

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the moon?

• no atmosphere

• blue sky

• no weather

• rock and gray sand

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What is the scientific name for the Earth's moon?

• Luna

• Celestia

• Lunaria

• Solara

Why do people weigh less on the Moon compared to Earth?

• The Moon has a stronger gravitational pull.

• The Moon has a weaker atmosphere.

• The moon's surface is made of lighter materials.

• The force of gravity on the Moon is very weak.

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How does the sky on the Moon look different than the sky we see on Earth?

• The sky on the Moon is bright.

• The sky on the Moon is black.

• The sky on the Moon is shadowed.

• The sky on the Moon is blue.

How does light affect the Moon's changing shapes?

• The Moon emits its own light.

• The Moon absorbs light from the stars.

• The Moon reflects the light of the Sun.

• The Moon creates its own light.

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Which of the following could be an analogy to help you better understand how the Moon reflects light?

• a shiny mirror catching sunlight

• a glowing lightbulb in a lantern

• a sparkling diamond at right

• a glowing star in the sky

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How many moon phases are in a lunar month?

• six moon phases

• seven moon phases

• eight moon phases

• nine moon phases

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