Do You Know Moon Facts?

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    True or False: The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite.

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    • FALSE
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This quiz includes random facts about the Moon. It is just for fun.

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  • 2. 

    JFK challenged the US to visit the moon in a speech in 1961, and NASA met the goal 8 years later.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    The statement is true because JFK did indeed challenge the US to visit the moon in a speech in 1961. This challenge led to the establishment of the Apollo program by NASA, which successfully achieved the goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 1969, just 8 years after the challenge was issued.

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  • 3. 

    In what year did the first man set foot on the moon?

    • 1966

    • 1967

    • 1968

    • 1969

    Correct Answer
    A. 1969
    Explanation
    In 1969, the first man set foot on the moon. This historic event took place during the Apollo 11 mission, with astronaut Neil Armstrong becoming the first person to walk on the lunar surface. The successful moon landing marked a significant milestone in human space exploration and is widely celebrated as one of the greatest achievements in history.

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    True or False: The force of gravity on the moon is about 6 times the force of gravity on Earth

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    The force of gravity on the moon is not about 6 times the force of gravity on Earth. In fact, the force of gravity on the moon is about 1/6th the force of gravity on Earth. This is because the moon has less mass than Earth, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull.

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    The Moon is about ______ the size of Earth

    • 1/6

    • 1/18

    • 1/4

    • 1/10

    Correct Answer
    A. 1/4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1/4. This means that the Moon is approximately one-fourth the size of Earth.

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  • 6. 

    Lunar eclipses occur at

    • New moon

    • Full moon

    • Waning Gibbous

    • Waxing Crescent

    Correct Answer
    A. New moon
    Explanation
    Lunar eclipses occur at the new moon because during this phase, the moon is positioned between the sun and the Earth, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon. This alignment allows for the moon to be in the perfect position for a lunar eclipse to occur. During a lunar eclipse, the moon appears darkened or reddish in color as it passes through the Earth's shadow.

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  • 7. 

    The temperature on the moon

    • Remains at a constant 0 degrees F

    • Ranges from -2800 F to 2600 F

    • Ranges from -30 F to 35 F

    • Is warm due to its proximity to the sun: 40 F- 90 F

    Correct Answer
    A. Ranges from -2800 F to 2600 F
  • 8. 

    How much trash is on the moon (leftover from US and Russian lunar missions)

    • 200 pounds

    • 1.5 tons (3000 pounds)

    • None, the astronauts were careful to leave nothing behind

    • 20 tons (40,000 pounds)

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 tons (40,000 pounds)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 20 tons (40,000 pounds). This is because over the course of the US and Russian lunar missions, various spacecraft and equipment were left on the moon's surface. These include lunar rovers, lunar modules, and other debris. The accumulated weight of all these items is estimated to be around 20 tons or 40,000 pounds.

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    Each Apollo mission cost about $ __________?

    • 10 million

    • 4 million

    • 800,000

    • 3 billion

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 million
    Explanation
    Each Apollo mission cost about $4 million. This was a significant amount of money at the time, considering the technological advancements and resources required for space exploration. The high cost can be attributed to various factors such as the development and testing of spacecraft, astronaut training, mission operations, and scientific research. The Apollo program was a massive undertaking that aimed to achieve ambitious goals, including landing humans on the moon, and this required substantial financial investment.

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