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The Earth and the Moon – A short Introduction for MCQ
The Earth and the Moon share a unique celestial relationship. They are vital to life and natural phenomena on our planet. The Earth is a planet which rotating around the sun and revolving on its own axis. Which help to attract variety of ecosystems and climates.
The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It influences tides, stabilizes Earth’s axial tilt, and reflects sunlight. Understanding their motions, phases, eclipses, and gravitational interactions is essential in both geography and astronomy. This knowledge explains phenomena like tides, lunar phases, and eclipses, and supports scientific exploration of space.
Here is a complete set of 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on The Earth and the Moon
Lets start the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on The Earth and the Moon
01) How long does the Moon take to orbit the Earth once?
A) 24 hours
B) 365 days
C) About 28 days
D) 12 hours
Correct answer is option “C”
02) Which is cause from the following the phases of the Moon?
A) Earth’s rotation
B) Moon’s internal heat
C) Moon’s rotation on its axis
D) The changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun
Correct answer is option “D”
03) What is the shape of the Earth from the following?
A) Oblate spheroid
B) Perfect sphere
C) Oval
D) Flat
Correct answer is option “A”
04) Which of the following force keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
A) Electromagnetic force
B) Gravity
C) Nuclear force
D) Magnetic force
Correct answer is option “B”
05) The side of the Moon that always faces to the Earth is called which of the following option?
A) Dark side
B) Hidden side
C) Near side
D) Far side
Correct answer is option “C”
06) What is the following causes tides on Earth?
A) Earth’s rotation
B) Moon’s gravitational pull
C) Earth’s magnetic field
D) Solar winds
Correct answer is option “B”
07) How many natural satellites does the Earth have?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) None
Correct answer is option “A”
08) Which is the following correct answer for the time lapse between two full moons?
A) 10 days
B) 15 days
C) 29.5 days
D) 31 days
Correct answer is option “C”
09) What is the following situation for a solar eclipse?
A) When the Moon is behind the Earth
B) When Earth comes between the Sun and Moon
C) When the Sun moves behind Earth
D) When the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun
Correct answer is option “D”
10) Which of the following events occurs only during a full moon?
A) Solar eclipse
B) Lunar eclipse
C) New moon
D) Spring tide
Correct answer is option “B”
11) The Moon is made of with which of the following?
A) Gas
B) Liquid metal
C) Rock and dust
D) Ice and water
Correct answer is option “C”
12) The surface of Moon is made of which of the following?
A) Rivers and oceans
B) Thick atmosphere
C) Rainforests
D) Craters and mountains
Correct answer is option “D”
13) What is the average distance between the Earth and the Moon?
A) 100,000 km
B) 384,400 km
C) 284,000 km
D) 150,000 km
Correct answer is option “B”
14) Which motion from the following of the Earth causes day and night?
A) Rotation
B) Revolution
C) Orbiting
D) Tilt
Correct answer is option “A”
15) The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because_______.
A) It doesn’t rotate
B) It rotates at the same speed it orbits Earth
C) Earth blocks it
D) The Moon is flat
Correct answer is option “B”
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