Deck 39: Our Moon
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Deck 39: Our Moon
1
The origin of the Moon is thought to be best explained by _____.
A) fission
B) condensation
C) capture
D) collision
A) fission
B) condensation
C) capture
D) collision
collision
2
Craters on the Moon are created mostly by _____.
A) impact
B) volcanoes
C) plate tectonics
D) rifting
A) impact
B) volcanoes
C) plate tectonics
D) rifting
impact
3
The Marias on the Moon are primarily this type of rock: ______.
A) anthracites
B) granite
C) basalt
D) sediments
A) anthracites
B) granite
C) basalt
D) sediments
basalt
4
Mountains on the Moon were formed by
A) volcanic eruptions.
B) plate tectonics.
C) impacts from space.
D) folding as the Moon cooled and shrank.
A) volcanic eruptions.
B) plate tectonics.
C) impacts from space.
D) folding as the Moon cooled and shrank.
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5
The average density of the Moon is _____.
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6
The Moon has ___________ rotation.
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7
The Marias are newer areas on the Moon.
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8
The far side of the Moon is primarily covered by craters.
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