Chapter 17: The Moon

Front 1

Which of the following is NOT a general physical feature of the Moon's surface?

Back 1

terminator

Front 2

The internal structure of the Moon

Back 2

both a & c

consists of a solid mantle that is rich in silicates

includes a small, perhaps solid, iron-rich core

Front 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE

Back 3

The Moon samples show a large abundance of iron

Front 4

Which of the following must be considered when formulating a theory concerning the origin of the Moon?

Back 4

all the above

Front 5

Which of the following statements is FALSE

Back 5

None of the above is false

Front 6

The rising of the Moon in the east and the setting in the west is due to

Back 6

Earth's rotation

Front 7

During one month, the Moos passes through how many phases?

Back 7

8

Front 8

An eclipse

Back 8

all of the above

Front 9

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor in causing eclipse?

Back 9

rotation of Earth about an axis

Front 10

Tidal bulges in the ocean are due

Back 10

to the horizontal components of tidal forces that cause water to flow over Earth's surface toward areas nearest the Moon and toward areas opposite the Moon

Front 11

Tidal forces

Back 11

all of the above

Front 12

The direction of the Moon's revolution around Earth is

Back 12

eastward

Front 13

Which of the following is NOT a surface feature of the Moon?

Back 13

a node

Front 14

The Moon has three main motions: 1 rotation about its axis, 2 revolution around the Earth, 3 precession about its axis. What can be said about these three motions?

Back 14

The period of rotation is equal to the period of revolution

Front 15

What is the current theory for the origin of the Moon?

Back 15

During a collision of a planet-sized object with Earth, enough mass was thrown from the Earth;s mantle to form the Moon

Front 16

Large and small bowl-shaped depressions in the surface of the Moon that are believed to have been caused by impacts of objects from space are called

Back 16

craters

Front 17

The closest point of approach between the Moon and Earth is called

Back 17

perigee

Front 18

The phase of the moon that occurs between its first-quarter and full phases is known as

Back 18

the waxing gibbous phase

Front 19

During what season of the year will the full moon be highest in the sky for an observer in the northern United States?

Back 19

winter

Front 20

How often do we have a full moon?

Back 20

every 29.5 days

Front 21

Which phase of the Moon is overhead at 6PM?

Back 21

First quarter

Front 22

Which phase of the Moon sets at 6 AM?

Back 22

Full moon

Front 23

What is the approximate age of the Moon?

Back 23

more than 4.4 billion years

Front 24

Umbra is the complete dark shadow cast by an object

Back 24

True

Front 25

What does the Moon appear to rise in the east and set in the west every day?

Back 25

Earth's rotation