Earth and Moon Quiz

How many days does it take the Moon to orbit around the Earth?

• 28 days

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 7 days

When the moon is completely illuminated, what type of moon are you looking at?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Half Moon

How does the moon give off light?

• It produces its own light

• It uses electricity

• It glows in the dark

• It reflects sunlight

Do we ever see the other side of the moon?

• Yes, every night

• No, never

• Only during a lunar eclipse

• Only during a solar eclipse

How much of Earth is facing the sun at a given time?

• One quarter

• One half

• The whole Earth

• None

The Earth rotates by its _________.

• Axis

• Equator

• Orbit

• Surface

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The moon's phases

• The sun's movement

How long does it take Earth to rotate on its axis?

• 1 day

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 365 days

How many hours are in one day?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 36 hours

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

• New Moon

• Waxing Crescent

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter