The Lunar Month Quiz

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Which of the following is true about a month?

  • A month is exactly 30 days long.
  • A month is a unit of time used in the Roman calendar.
  • A month is a unit of time used in the Paleolithic age.
  • A month is based on the cycle of Moon phases. (correct)

How long is a synodic month?

  • 30 days
  • 28 days
  • 31 days
  • 29.53 days (correct)

What is the basis for many calendars today?

  • Synodic months (correct)
  • Sidereal months
  • Tropical months
  • Lunar months

How many months are there in one Earth year approximately?

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How were the names of the months in the Gregorian calendar derived?

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