Exploring Lunar Mysteries: Phases, Geography, and Eclipses

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1. Why does the Moon always keep the same face turned towards the Earth?

Due to its fast rotation speed

Due to gravitational pull from other celestial bodies

Due to its irregular shape

The Moon is in synchronous rotation with the Earth, causing it to always keep the same face turned towards us.

Explanation

The Moon is in synchronous rotation with the Earth, causing it to always keep the same face turned towards us.

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Exploring Lunar Mysteries: Phases, Geography, And Eclipses - Quiz

Explore the mysteries of the Moon with this focused educational activity. Delve into lunar geography, phases, and its influence on Earth. Designed to enhance understanding of lunar science, this activity is perfect for students and enthusiasts eager to learn more about our closest celestial neighbor.

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2. Where can water ice potentially survive on the Moon?

Lunar seas

Moon's mountains

Moon's equator

Water ice could potentially survive in the cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles due to lack of direct sunlight.

Explanation

Water ice could potentially survive in the cold, permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's poles due to lack of direct sunlight.

3. When do solar eclipses occur?

Solar eclipses can happen at any time, regardless of the position of the Moon.

Solar eclipses occur near a full Moon, when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon.

Solar eclipses occur when the Sun, Earth, and Jupiter are in a straight line.

Solar eclipses occur near a new Moon, when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth. This alignment allows the Moon to block the Sun partially or completely, leading to a solar eclipse.

Explanation

Solar eclipses occur near a new Moon, when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth. This alignment allows the Moon to block the Sun partially or completely, leading to a solar eclipse.

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