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Worksheet Quiz for Moon Quest

1. What is the surface area of the Moon? _________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the rotation period of "one day" on the Moon? _________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What is the diameter of the Moon at the equator, in kilometers? ___________________________________________________

4. What is the atmosphere of the Moon? ________________________________________________________________________________________

5. The surface material of the Moon is made of what? __________________________________________________________________________________________

6. What are the "Maria" and what are they made of? __________________________________________________________________________________________

7. What is the farside of the Moon made of? ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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8. How big is our Moon in comparison with other satellites in our solar system? ___________________________________________________________________________________________


Students should research answers on their own at <http://www.nasa.gov/> or at local library


EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY:
Write a 250 word essay describing the the next mission NASA plans for the Moon. Use specific examples and descriptions.