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The MoonScience Standard One
The MoonScience Standard One
#1. Why does the Moon appear to move across the sky during the night?
#1. Why does the Moon appear to move across the sky during the night?
A. It travels around the Earth every day.
B. Earth rotates on its axis.C. It is extremely far away.D. Because all objects in
space are moving.
A. It travels around the Earth every day.
B. Earth rotates on its axis.C. It is extremely far away.D. Because all objects in
space are moving.
#2. Why do we see the different phases of the Moon during
a month?
• A. We see only the lighted part of the Moon as it
moves around Earth.• B. The Moon is smaller
when it is farther from us.• C. Parts of the Moon are
covered by Earth’s shadow.• D. Volcanoes on the Moon
change its shape.
#3. What is the movement of Earth on its axis called?
A. PhasesB. FloatationC. RevolutionD. Rotation
#4. What causes the apparent movement of objects across the sky during a day or night on Earth?
• A. The revolution of Earth in its orbit.• B. The rotation of Earth on its axis.• C. The location of Earth in space.• D. Objects are moving around Earth.
#5. What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?
#5. What is the movement of the Earth around the Sun called?
A. Random movement
B. Revolution C. Rotation D. Precipitation
A. Random movement
B. Revolution C. Rotation D. Precipitation
#6. How many crescent Moon phases can be seen in one Moon orbit of the Earth?
#6. How many crescent Moon phases can be seen in one Moon orbit of the Earth?
A. TwoB. FourC. EightD. One
A. TwoB. FourC. EightD. One
#7. Why doesn’t the Moon shine as bright as the Sun?
A. The Sun is farther from the Earth.
B. The Moon is much smaller than the Sun.
C. The light from the Moon is reflected light from the Sun.
D. The Moon shines at night, and the Sun shines at day.
#8. How much time is required for the Earth to make one complete rotation?
#8. How much time is required for the Earth to make one complete rotation?
• A. One hour• B. One day• C. One month• D. One year
• A. One hour• B. One day• C. One month• D. One year
#9. What happens when you see the Moon’s “phases” change? The Moon appears to change…
A. Distance B. Location C. Color D. Shape
#10. How many approximate days does it take the Moon to orbit the
Earth once?• A. 28 days.• B. 14 days.• C. 25 days.• D. 31 days.
#11. If you watched the night sky for several hours,
how would the stars appear to be moving? They would be moving around…
#11. If you watched the night sky for several hours,
how would the stars appear to be moving? They would be moving around…
A. You B. The Moon C. The Big Dipper D. The North Star
A. You B. The Moon C. The Big Dipper D. The North Star
#12. Which would be a good way to investigate
the phases of the Moon?
#12. Which would be a good way to investigate
the phases of the Moon?
A. Draw it every night for a month.B. Make the measurements of the Moon
every Wednesday for a full year.
C. Watch it all night long in a place where there is little light.
D. Measure the Moon using a ruler and a compass.
A. Draw it every night for a month.B. Make the measurements of the Moon
every Wednesday for a full year.
C. Watch it all night long in a place where there is little light.
D. Measure the Moon using a ruler and a compass.
#13. Which of the following correctly describes the movement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?
#13. Which of the following correctly describes the movement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?A. Moon revolves around Sun; Earth
revolves around Moon.B. Sun revolves around Moon; Moon
revolves around Earth.C. Moon revolves around Earth;
Earth revolves around Sun.D. Sun and Moon revolve around
Earth.
A. Moon revolves around Sun; Earth revolves around Moon.
B. Sun revolves around Moon; Moon revolves around Earth.
C. Moon revolves around Earth; Earth revolves around Sun.
D. Sun and Moon revolve around Earth.
#14. How many approximate days does it take the Moon to rotate on its axis?
#14. How many approximate days does it take the Moon to rotate on its axis?
A. 31 days. B. 365 days. C. 28 days. D. 24 days.
A. 31 days. B. 365 days. C. 28 days. D. 24 days.
#15. What is this Moon phase called?
#15. What is this Moon phase called?
• A. Waxing Gibbous• B. New Moon• C. Third Quarter
Moon• D. Waning Gibbous
• A. Waxing Gibbous• B. New Moon• C. Third Quarter
Moon• D. Waning Gibbous
#16. What is this Moon phase called?
#16. What is this Moon phase called?
A. Waxing Crescent Moon
B. Full MoonC. New MoonD. First Quarter Moon
A. Waxing Crescent Moon
B. Full MoonC. New MoonD. First Quarter Moon
#17. What is this Moon phase called?
#17. What is this Moon phase called?
A. Waning CrescentB. Waxing CrescentC. Waning GibbousD. Waxing Gibbous
A. Waning CrescentB. Waxing CrescentC. Waning GibbousD. Waxing Gibbous
#18. What is this Moon phase called?
• A. First Quarter Moon• B. Third Quarter
Moon• C. New Moon• D. Full Moon
#19. What is this moon phase called?
#19. What is this moon phase called?
A. New Moon B. Third Quarter Moon C. Waning Gibbous D. Waxing Gibbous
A. New Moon B. Third Quarter Moon C. Waning Gibbous D. Waxing Gibbous
#20. What is this Moon phase called?
#20. What is this Moon phase called?
A. First Quarter MoonA. First Quarter MoonB. Second Quarter MoonB. Second Quarter MoonC. Third Quarter MoonC. Third Quarter MoonD. Fourth Quarter MoonD. Fourth Quarter Moon
A. First Quarter MoonA. First Quarter MoonB. Second Quarter MoonB. Second Quarter MoonC. Third Quarter MoonC. Third Quarter MoonD. Fourth Quarter MoonD. Fourth Quarter Moon
#21. What is this Moon phase
called?
#21. What is this Moon phase
called?
A. Waxing Crescent MoonB. Waning Crescent MoonC. First Quarter MoonD. Third Quarter Moon
A. Waxing Crescent MoonB. Waning Crescent MoonC. First Quarter MoonD. Third Quarter Moon
#22. What is this Moon phase called?
#22. What is this Moon phase called?
A. First Quarter Moon B. Second Quarter Moon C. Third Quarter Moon D. Fourth Quarter Moon
A. First Quarter Moon B. Second Quarter Moon C. Third Quarter Moon D. Fourth Quarter Moon
#23. What phase of the Moon would you see on this night?
A. First Quarter
B. Last Moon
C. New Moon
D. Full Moon
• A. 1
• B. 14
• C. 28
• D. 32
#24. How many days before the Moon is on the other side of Earth?
#25. What is this a picture of?#25. What is this a picture of?
• A. Solar Eclipse• B. Lunar Eclipse• C. Third Phase of the Moon• D. Sun rotating around the Earth
• A. Solar Eclipse• B. Lunar Eclipse• C. Third Phase of the Moon• D. Sun rotating around the Earth
#26. Which of the following is true?#26. Which of the following is true?
A. The Moon’s gravity is 1/16 of the Earth’s.
B. The Moon’s gravity is 1/8 of the Earth’s.
C. The Moon’s gravity is 1/6 of the Earth’s.
D. The Moon’s gravity is 1/60 of the Earth’s.
A. The Moon’s gravity is 1/16 of the Earth’s.
B. The Moon’s gravity is 1/8 of the Earth’s.
C. The Moon’s gravity is 1/6 of the Earth’s.
D. The Moon’s gravity is 1/60 of the Earth’s.
#27. What do we call the path of one object around another?
#27. What do we call the path of one object around another?
A. Revolution B. Orbit C. Rotation D. Pathway
A. Revolution B. Orbit C. Rotation D. Pathway
#28. What date did man first land on the Moon?
#28. What date did man first land on the Moon?
A. July 20, 1967 B. July 20, 1968 C. July 20, 1969 D. July 20, 1970
A. July 20, 1967 B. July 20, 1968 C. July 20, 1969 D. July 20, 1970
#29. The spinning of objects around an imaginary center line is called…
#29. The spinning of objects around an imaginary center line is called…
A. ReflectionB. Axis of RotationC. SpinningD. Orbiting
A. ReflectionB. Axis of RotationC. SpinningD. Orbiting
#30. The process of light bouncing off an object is
called….
#30. The process of light bouncing off an object is
called….
A. RefractionB. Light bouncingC. Light reversingD. Reflection
A. RefractionB. Light bouncingC. Light reversingD. Reflection
#31. Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?#31. Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
A. Neil AllenB. Neil AndersonC. Neil AldrinD. Neil Armstrong
A. Neil AllenB. Neil AndersonC. Neil AldrinD. Neil Armstrong
#32. What is Moon soil called?
A. Moon dirt B. Regolith C. Lunar soil D. Moon dust
#33. The branch of astronomy that studies the
Moon is called…
• A. Moonology
• B. Astrology
• C. Selenology
• D. Lunarology
#34. What do scientists call the “dark seas” on the Moon?
A. MarinaB. Moon SeasC. MariaD. Moon Lakes
#35. About how big is the Moon as compared to the
Earth?
#35. About how big is the Moon as compared to the
Earth?
A. 1/4 the size of EarthB. 1/5 the size of EarthC. 1/6 the size of
EarthD. 1/7 the size of
Earth
A. 1/4 the size of EarthB. 1/5 the size of EarthC. 1/6 the size of
EarthD. 1/7 the size of
Earth
#36. On Earth, what are the effects of the Moon’s gravitational pull?
#36. On Earth, what are the effects of the Moon’s gravitational pull?
• A. Earthquakes• B. The phases of the Moon• C. The ocean tides• D. There are no effects on Earth
• A. Earthquakes• B. The phases of the Moon• C. The ocean tides• D. There are no effects on Earth