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    The moon is made of __________________________________ .

    • Maria
    • Mountains
    • Craters
    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core
    • 1/6th
    • Mercury & Venus
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Explore key lunar concepts with the 'Moon Brain Pop Questions' quiz. Engage with topics like lunar phases, terminology, and the moon's influence on Earth, enhancing your understanding of astronomy.

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  • 2. 

    The word ________________________ comes from the belief that the full moon makes people crazy.

    Explanation
    The word "lunatic" comes from the belief that the full moon makes people crazy. The term "lunatic" is derived from the Latin word "luna," which means moon. This term was used historically to describe individuals who were believed to exhibit erratic or irrational behavior during the full moon. The association between the moon and madness has been a long-standing belief in various cultures and has influenced the language to create the word "lunatic" to describe such behavior.

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    Latin for "seas."  The dark spots on the moon.

    • Maria

    • Mountains

    • Craters

    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core

    • 1/6th

    • Mercury & Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Maria
    Explanation
    Maria is the correct answer because it refers to the dark spots on the moon. In Latin, "maria" means "seas." These areas on the moon are called maria because early astronomers mistakenly believed that they were bodies of water. However, they are actually large, flat plains formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The maria are made up of basalt, a type of igneous rock, and they contrast with the lighter-colored highlands on the moon's surface.

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  • 4. 

    The period from one full moon tot he next is called a _______________ _______________ .

    Correct Answer
    lunar month
    Explanation
    A lunar month refers to the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of its phases, from one full moon to the next. This period lasts approximately 29.5 days. It is called a lunar month because it is based on the moon's orbit around the Earth and is commonly used in lunar calendars to track the passage of time.

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    The moon is made of __________________________________ .

    • Maria

    • Mountains

    • Craters

    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core

    • 1/6th

    • Mercury & Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Igneous rock and and an iorn core
    Explanation
    The moon is made of igneous rock and an iron core. This is supported by scientific evidence and studies conducted on lunar samples brought back by the Apollo missions. The moon's surface is covered with large dark areas called maria, which are primarily composed of basaltic lava flows. The presence of mountains and craters also suggests a rocky composition. Additionally, studies of the moon's gravitational field indicate the presence of a small iron core. The moon's composition is different from that of Mercury and Venus, which are primarily composed of metal and rock. The moon's gravity is about 1/6th of Earth's, making it easier for astronauts to move around.

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    The gravity of the moon compared to the Earth.

    • Maria

    • Mountains

    • Craters

    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core

    • 1/6th

    • Mercury & Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. 1/6th
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1/6th. The explanation for this answer is that the gravity of the moon is approximately one-sixth (1/6th) of the gravity on Earth. This means that objects and individuals on the moon weigh only about one-sixth of what they would weigh on Earth. This difference in gravity is due to the moon's smaller mass compared to Earth, which results in a weaker gravitational pull.

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    Formed by ancient meteor collisions.

    • Maria

    • Mountains

    • Craters

    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core

    • 1/6th

    • Mercury & Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Craters
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Craters." Craters are formed by ancient meteor collisions on the surface of celestial bodies like the Moon and other planets. These impact craters are created when a meteoroid, asteroid, or comet crashes into the surface, causing a depression or hole. The size and shape of the crater depend on the size and speed of the impacting object. Craters are important features that provide valuable information about the geological history and impact events on a celestial body.

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  • 8. 

    Lighter areas of the moon.

    • Maria

    • Mountains

    • Craters

    • Igneous rock and and an iorn core

    • 1/6th

    • Mercury & Venus

    Correct Answer
    A. Mountains
    Explanation
    The given answer "Mountains" is the correct answer because mountains are one of the prominent features on the moon's surface. The moon has numerous mountain ranges, some of which are higher than the tallest mountains on Earth. These mountains are believed to have formed due to the impact of large asteroids or volcanic activity in the past. They are characterized by their rugged and rocky terrain, adding texture to the otherwise smooth lunar surface.

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  • 9. 

    Moon light comes from reflected _____________________________

    Correct Answer
    sunlight sun light
    Explanation
    Moonlight comes from reflected sunlight. The Moon does not emit its own light, but rather reflects the light of the Sun. This is why the Moon appears bright in the night sky. The Sun's rays hit the surface of the Moon and bounce off, reaching our eyes and creating the illumination we perceive as moonlight.

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  • 10. 

    The second full moon in any month is called a ________________________________.

    Correct Answer
    blue moon Blue Moon
    Explanation
    A blue moon refers to the second full moon that occurs within a calendar month. Typically, there is one full moon per month, but occasionally, there may be two. The term "blue moon" does not actually refer to the color of the moon, but rather to its rarity, as it is uncommon to have two full moons in a single month.

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  • 11. 

    The moon makes one complete revolution around the Earth every ___________________ (or so) days.

    Correct Answer
    28 27.5
    Explanation
    The moon makes one complete revolution around the Earth every 28 days. This is known as the lunar month.

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    There are ______________ days from one full moon to the next.

    Correct Answer
    29 28
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 29 because the lunar cycle, which is the time it takes for the moon to go through all of its phases and return to the same phase, is approximately 29.5 days. Therefore, there are approximately 29 days from one full moon to the next.

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  • 13. 

    The moon cause ___________________________ , also known as the rise and fall of the oceans on Earth.

    Correct Answer
    tide tides
    Explanation
    The moon causes the rise and fall of the oceans on Earth, which is known as tides. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth's oceans, creating a bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon and a corresponding bulge on the opposite side. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet experience high tide and low tide. This phenomenon is responsible for the regular cycle of tides we observe.

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  • 14. 

    Month and year that the U.S. landed on the moon.

    Correct Answer
    July 1969 1969 July july 1969 1969 july
    Explanation
    The correct answer is July 1969. This is the month and year that the U.S. landed on the moon.

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