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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why can we see the Moon?
It reflects sunlight.
It goes through phases.
It produces its own light
It comes out at night.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What causes the Moon to revolve around Earth?
Earth's gravity
the Sun's gravity
the Moon's lack of gravity
the Moon's jet packs
- 3. Multiple Choice
What causes the Moon to change phases?
its small diameter
its rotation on its axis
its movement around Earth
Earth's shadow on the Moon
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Moon's phase is waning when it changes from _____
first quarter to a full moon.
last quarter to a new moon.
first quarter to a new moon.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Because the Moon's periods of rotation and revolution are the same, it _______
rotates backwards.
never really moves.
keeps the same side always facing Earth.
moves two times faster.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the phases of the Moon?
During the waxing and waning phases of the Moon, the amount of light received by the Sun changes.
During the waning phase of the Moon, less of the Moon’s near side is lit each night.
During the waxing phase of the Moon, less of the Moon’s near side is lit each night.
During both the waxing and waning phases, the Moon is not visible to people on Earth.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are the large dark areas seen on the surface of the Moon?
craters
calderas
highlands
maria
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is a characteristic of the far side of the Moon?
It is covered in low rolling hills.
It is seen during the new moon phase.
It cannot be seen from Earth.
It is always bright.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which feature of the Moon was formed from objects impacting the surface?
rays
maria
rivers
volcanoes
- 10. Multiple Choice
How much of the Moon is visible from Earth when it is moving from full to last quarter?
The Moon is waning and only a full moon will be visible.
The Moon is waning and only part of the full moon will be visible.
The Moon is waxing and only a thin slice of the Moon can be seen.
The Moon is waxing and only one quarter will be visible.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because __________.
the motion of the Moon's revolution around Earth and its rotation on its axis take the same amount of time
the motion of Earth's revolution around the Sun and its rotation on its axis take the same amount of time
the motion of Earth's revolution around the Sun and the Moon's rotation on its axis take the same amount of time
the motion of the Sun through the solar system and Earth's rotation on its axis take the same amount of time
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why do scientists believe the Moon must once have been as geologically active as Earth is today?
because of the discovery of maria on the Moon's surface
because of the discovery of water on the Moon's surface
because of the discovery of hydrogen on the Moon's surface
because of the discovery of volcanoes on the Moon's surface
- 13. Multiple Choice
From the data in the chart, what conclusion can be drawn about the Moon?
The Moon’s time for rotation and revolution are the same.
The Moon has a larger mass than Earth because the Moon is denser.
There was far more volcanic activity on the Moon than on ancient Earth.
The gravity of the Moon is only one-sixth of the gravity of Earth.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In which phase of the Moon is just one half of the near side of the Moon visible?
full moon
first quarter
new moon
waning moon
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which theory of the Moon’s origin is shown in the figure?
Volcanoes from Earth shot molten lava into the air.
A large object collided with Earth and material was ejected into space.
The Moon was an asteroid captured by Earth’s gravity.
The Moon separated from Earth early in Earth’s history.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why can we see only one side of the Moon?
The Moon revolves more slowly than Earth.
The Moon does not rotate.
The Moon’s revolution and rotation time periods are the same.
The Sun only shines on one side of the Moon.
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