Grade 5 Science â The Moon Quiz
1. A group of stars, gas, and dust are collectively called ___
2. On which galaxy is the earth found?
3. All visible stars in the night sky are many times larger than Earth. Why do they look like tiny points of light?
4. In order from Closest to the sun what Planets are in our Solar system
5. what is our biggest planet in our solar system
6. Which of these revolve around a planet?
7. The different shapes and sizes that are shown by the moon are called__
8. Which of the following is not a phase of the moon
9. How many phases does the moon has?
10. The phase of the moon that is not visive is called
11. Which phase of the moon appears after full moon?
12. Which of the following is not a safety precaution when observing the moon?
13. What is a Moon Phase?
14. During the phases of the Moon, the Moon appears to change shape. Â This change in appearance is due to the Moon...
15. What part of the moon do we see from Earth?
16. The changing of the moon into different shapes and size is called
17. As the moon's shape appears to get smaller, we say that the moon is _
18. About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?
19. What causes the phase of the Moon to change each night
20. Which of the following words describe the phases of the moon?
21. Which of the following describes what causes day time and night time on Earth?
22. Earth's takes 365 days
23. Earth and other planets closest to the sun are made mostly of
24. What does Earth rotate around?
25. What do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in common?
26. What is the average distance from the Moon to Earth?
The average distance from the Moon to Earth is approximately 384,000 km.
27. Which continent do we view the Moon from?
From Kenya, and Africa in general, we view the Moon alongside other parts of the world.
28. What is the main source of lighting on the Moon?
The main source of lighting on the Moon is the sunlight it receives from the Sun.
29. What causes the phases of the Moon?
The correct answer is Sunlight hitting different parts of the Moon. The changing phases of the Moon are caused by the relative position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
30. What is the Moon's gravitational pull compared to Earth's?
The correct answer is Less. The Moon's gravitational pull is about one sixth of Earth's, which is why objects weigh less on the Moon.
31. What causes the phases of the Moon?
The correct answer is Sunlight hitting different parts of the Moon. The changing phases of the Moon are caused by the relative position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
32. What is the Moon primarily made of?
The correct answer is Rock. The Moon is primarily composed of rocks and dust, with no atmosphere or liquid water on its surface.
33. Why does the Moon appear to shine?
The correct answer is Reflection of Earth's light. The Moon appears to shine because it reflects sunlight that falls on its surface, making it visible from Earth.
34. Which is the only natural satellite of Earth?
The correct answer is Moon. The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth, orbiting around our planet at a relatively close distance.
35. What is the shape of the Moon's orbit around Earth?
The correct answer is Ellipse. The Moon's orbit around the Earth is an elliptical shape, rather than a perfect circle, due to the gravitational pull of Earth.
36. What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?
The correct answer is Solar Eclipse. A Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon blocks the sunlight from reaching Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface.
37. Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line?
The correct answer is New Moon. During a New Moon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line, with the side of the Moon facing Earth in darkness.