Catching the Moon

The Moon takes 27.3 days for one rotation. It takes 29.5 days from new moon to new moon. Why?

• because there is a time difference of 2.2 days

• Earth is also moving around the Sun; the Moon is catching up

• technically the Moon is also revolving around the Sun

• the Moon is just slower than we originally thought

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Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

• Sun

• Saturn

• Moon 

• Venus

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What is the approximate length of time the Moon takes to travel from New Moon to Full Moon?

• 1 day

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 365 days

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Catching the Moon: Gravitational Pull

• The gravitational pull of the Moon affects the Earth's tides.

• The Moon has no gravitational effect on Earth.

• The Moon's gravity only affects the oceans.

• The Moon's gravity is stronger than the Earth's.

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Catching the Moon: Phases of the Moon

• The phases of the Moon are caused by its rotation.

• The phases of the Moon are caused by the Earth's shadow.

• The phases of the Moon are caused by its orbit around Earth.

• The phases of the Moon are caused by the Sun's rotation.

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Catching the Moon: Moon's Surface

• The Moon's surface is covered with water.

• The Moon's surface is covered with craters and dust.

• The Moon's surface is covered with vegetation.

• The Moon's surface is covered with ice.

Catching the Moon: Moon Landing

• The first human landing on the Moon was in 1969.

• The first human landing on the Moon was in 1959.

• The first human landing on the Moon was in 1979.

• The first human landing on the Moon was in 1989.

Catching the Moon: Moon's Atmosphere

• The Moon has a thick atmosphere.

• The Moon has no atmosphere.

• The Moon has a thin atmosphere.

• The Moon's atmosphere is similar to Earth's.

Catching the Moon: Lunar Eclipses

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.

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Catching the Moon: Moon's Orbit

• The Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days.

• The Moon orbits the Earth every 365 days.

• The Moon orbits the Earth every 30 days.

• The Moon orbits the Earth every 24 hours.