Moon -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Moon”:

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Question 1: What is the primary cause of the Moon's phases as observed from Earth?

(a) Earth's shadow on the Moon
(b) Changes in the Moon's distance from Earth
(c) The varying amount of sunlight falling on the Moon's surface
(d) The Moon's rotation on its axis

Question 2: How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

(a) 24 hours
(b) 7 days
(c) 29.5 days
(d) 365 days

Question 3: What is the main reason why only one side of the Moon is visible from Earth?

(a) The Moon's slow rotation on its axis
(b) The Moon's small size
(c) The Moon's elliptical orbit
(d) The Moon's dark side is always facing Earth

Question 4: What is the largest and most prominent impact crater on the Moon?

(a) Mare Imbrium
(b) Tycho
(c) Copernicus
(d) Oceanus Procellarum

Question 5: The dark, flat plains on the Moon's surface are called:

(a) Craters
(b) Mountains
(c) Rilles
(d) Maria (singular: Mare)

Question 6: What are the two primary types of terrain found on the Moon's surface?

(a) Mountains and valleys
(b) Highlands and lowlands
(c) Deserts and plains
(d) Oceans and continents

Question 7: The Moon's gravity is approximately _____ of Earth's gravity.

(a) 1/10
(b) 1/4
(c) 1/6
(d) 1/2

Question 8: What is the name of the first crewed mission to land on the Moon?

(a) Apollo 11
(b) Voyager 1
(c) Gemini 4
(d) Skylab 2

Question 9: The Moon's surface is covered in fine, powdery material called:

(a) Sand
(b) Regolith
(c) Lava
(d) Dust

Question 10: What is the temperature range on the Moon's surface during the lunar day and night?

(a) Extremely hot during the day and extremely cold at night
(b) Extremely cold during the day and extremely hot at night
(c) The temperature remains constant throughout the day and night
(d) Moderately warm during the day and cool at night