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1. What is the approximate rotation period of the Moon?

  • 1 year

  • 6 months

  • 1 month

  • 1 day

2. Will the Moon always rise when the Sun sets each day?
  • Yes. This is because the Moon always visible at night.

  • No.  The time the Moon rises each day depends on its location relative to both the Earth and the Sun.

  • Maybe.  It cannot be known when the Moon will rise each day.

  • There is not enough information known about the Moon to determine if it will always rise when the Sun sets.

3. Does the side of the Moon that faces Earth change on a day-to-day basis?
  • Yes, because the Moon rotates on its axis each day.

  • No, because the Moon is tidally locked to the Earth.

  • I'm not sure.

Pre-Lab Quiz

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