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Why does something on the Moon feel lighter than on Earth?
Why does something on the Moon feel lighter than on Earth?
- Because the Moon is closer to the Sun.
- Because of the Moon's gravity being weaker than Earth's. (correct)
- Due to the Moon's larger size.
- As a result of the Moon's faster rotation.
What causes the nightly temperature on the Moon to be extremely low?
What causes the nightly temperature on the Moon to be extremely low?
- The Moon being closer to the Sun than Earth.
- The high rate of volcanic activity on the Moon.
- The lack of an atmosphere on the Moon. (correct)
- An abundance of greenhouse gases on the Moon.
What is the main reason why we see 'moonlight' at night?
What is the main reason why we see 'moonlight' at night?
- The presence of bioluminescent organisms on the Moon.
- The reflection of Earth's light off the Moon.
- The reflection of the Sun's light off the Moon. (correct)
- The Moon gives off its own light.
What determines the different phases of the Moon visible from Earth?
What determines the different phases of the Moon visible from Earth?
Why do we always see the same half of the Moon's surface from Earth?
Why do we always see the same half of the Moon's surface from Earth?
What is the phase of the Moon when we can see 100% of the lit up side?
What is the phase of the Moon when we can see 100% of the lit up side?
What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Crescent phase?
What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Crescent phase?
Which phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing a thin sliver of light known as the Crescent Moon?
Which phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing a thin sliver of light known as the Crescent Moon?
What is the phase of the Moon when it appears to be getting smaller and we see less of it?
What is the phase of the Moon when it appears to be getting smaller and we see less of it?
What is a 'blue moon' according to the text?
What is a 'blue moon' according to the text?
What phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing half of the Moon's lit up side?
What phase of the Moon is characterized by seeing half of the Moon's lit up side?
Why does the Moon appear to change its shape as observed from Earth?
Why does the Moon appear to change its shape as observed from Earth?
What would happen to the phases of the Moon if its orbit was a perfect circle instead of an ellipse?
What would happen to the phases of the Moon if its orbit was a perfect circle instead of an ellipse?
How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its main phases and complete a lunar month?
How long does it take for the Moon to go through all its main phases and complete a lunar month?
If there were a planet with a moon that had no phases, what could be a possible reason for this phenomenon?
If there were a planet with a moon that had no phases, what could be a possible reason for this phenomenon?
What is the main difference between a lunar month and a standard calendar month?
What is the main difference between a lunar month and a standard calendar month?
During which phase of the Moon will the Moon appear to be getting smaller and we see less of it?
During which phase of the Moon will the Moon appear to be getting smaller and we see less of it?
What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Gibbous phase?
What is the phase of the Moon that follows the Waxing Gibbous phase?
What occurs if there is no Full Moon phase in February?
What occurs if there is no Full Moon phase in February?
What is the specific characteristic of a 'blue moon'?
What is the specific characteristic of a 'blue moon'?
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