Deck 2

Question 1

How many moons does Earth have?

Answer 1

Earth has one moon.

Question 2

What is the moon’s relationship to Earth?

Answer 2

The moon follows a path or orbit around Earth.

Question 3

What features does the moon’s surface have?

Answer 3

The moon has mountains, valleys, and is covered with craters.

Question 4

What is the temperature range on the moon?

Answer 4

The temperature can reach 265°F (130°C) and drop to -170°F (-110°C) at night.

Question 5

What is the atmosphere like on the moon?

Answer 5

The moon’s atmosphere is thinner than Mercury’s.

Question 6

Is there water or life on the moon?

Answer 6

There is no water or life on the moon.

Question 7

How many American astronauts walked on the moon?

Answer 7

Twelve American astronauts walked on the moon between 1969 and 1972.

Question 8

What did the astronauts do on the moon?

Answer 8

They took pictures and collected lunar rocks and dirt.

Question 9

What did scientists learn about the moon’s surface?

Answer 9

They learned that the surface of the moon is much older than the surface of Earth.

Question 10

What is a challenge related to the moon?

Answer 10

Find five books in the library with the word ‘moon’ in the title. Choose one to read.