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When did the moon form?About 4.5 billion years agoAbout 4.5 million years ago20,000 years ago13.6 billion years ago - 2. Multiple ChoiceHow do most craters on the moon form?Collision with other planetsRapidly moving debris hit the surfaceThe sun burns holes in the moon
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy are craters on the moon so well-preserved?No atmosphere = no precipitation for erosionThe rocks on the moon are more solidThe rocks on the moon absorb more impact
- 4. Multiple Choicethe moon appears to shine in the skyit reflects the light produced by earthit reflect the light people produce on earthit reflects the light from the sunit produces its own light
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy can we see the moon?Because the moon is hotBecause the sun's light shines on it.Because the moon is on fire.Because it makes its own light.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe moon affects the Earth's __________.weatherocean tidestemperaturewinds
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most popular hypothesis of the formation of the moon?The moon passed very close to the earth and was caught in its gravitational pull.The moon formed the same time as the earth.The moon formed when a small planet smashed into the newly formed earth sending debris into space which formed the moon.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the moon have less gravity than the earth?The moon has less mass.The moon is smaller.The moon has no atmosphere.There is no air on the moon.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the moon have more craters than the earth?The moon has been hit with more asteroids and meteorites.The earth has been hit just as much but the earth has oceans, erosion and an atmosphere.The magnetic poles around the earth repels iron based asteroids.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAny natural or artificial object that orbits another is called what?asteroidcometsatellitemoon
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe moon is made of ...CarbonCheeseDustRock
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