The Moon Quiz
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Test your knowledge of the Moon.
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Is the Moon larger or smaller than Earth?
- A.
Larger
- B.
Smaller
Correct Answer
B. SmallerExplanation
The Moon is almost 4 times smaller that Earth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is our closest neighbour in space?
- A.
The Sun
- B.
Mars
- C.
The Moon
- D.
Jupiter
Correct Answer
C. The MoonExplanation
The Moon is our closest neighbour in the solar system.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who travels in space?
- A.
A sailor
- B.
An astronaut
- C.
A footballer
- D.
A painter
Correct Answer
B. An astronautExplanation
Astronauts have travelled to the Moon, have orbited the Earth and are currently travelling in the International Space Station.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Moon affect Earth's ocean tides? True or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. The Earth's ocean tides are affected by the Moon's pulling force called gravity.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What do we call the different shapes of the Moon that we see?
- A.
Phases
- B.
Triangles
- C.
Squares
- D.
Stars
Correct Answer
A. PhasesExplanation
We see phases of the moon depending on the position of the Moon to Earth and where the Sun is shining on the Moon.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How can you view the moon?
- A.
By looking in the sky
- B.
By using a telescope
- C.
By using binoculars
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 7.
What shaped the surface of the moon?
- A.
Heat from the core of the Moon and rocks at high speed
- B.
Astronauts landing on the Moon
- C.
Aliens carving out shapes on the Moon's surface
Correct Answer
A. Heat from the core of the Moon and rocks at high speedExplanation
Hot magma from the Moons core rose up to the surface heating up the surface and then reshaping it, while rocks from space hit the Moon over billions of years creating craters.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Moon can be seen during the night sky only. True or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Moon can be seen during the day because it is so much closer to us that other stars or planets.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Does the Moon travel around the Earth in an orbit?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The Moon orbits the Earth because the Earth is bigger and is keeping the Moon close by with a pulling motion called gravity.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How old is the Moon?
- A.
Millions years old
- B.
Billions years old
- C.
Just a baby
- D.
Younger than my grandmother
Correct Answer
B. Billions years oldExplanation
The Moon is as old as the Earth 4.5 billion years old.Rate this question:
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