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What is the average distance of the Moon from the Earth?
What is the average distance of the Moon from the Earth?
- 238,900 mi
- 384,400 km (correct)
- 200,000 mi
- 400,000 km
What is the main reason why the Moon always presents the same side to Earth?
What is the main reason why the Moon always presents the same side to Earth?
- It has a symmetrical shape
- The Sun's gravitational pull affects its rotation
- Gravitational pull has locked its rotation to the planet (correct)
- It has a slow rotation speed
What is the approximate diameter of the Moon?
What is the approximate diameter of the Moon?
- 4,000 mi
- 2,000 mi
- 3,474 km (correct)
- 5,000 km
What is the approximate mass of the Moon in relation to Earth's mass?
What is the approximate mass of the Moon in relation to Earth's mass?
When did the Moon form?
When did the Moon form?