The Moon Flashcards
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRXUPSym9ZM
How far would we need to travel to the moon?
380 000km
How many days would it take us to settle into the moon’s orbit?
3 days
What is the surface of the moon like?
Rocky craters dusty dry lifeless
What is the gravity of the Moon?
one sixth that of the earth
What is the air pressure like?
There is no pressure
How long is the moon year and why?
its exacly the same as Earth’s - 365
Because the moon stays with the Earth as it orbits.
Exactly how long does it take to orbit the Earth?
27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes
How long does the moon to SPIN on its own axis?
27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes
How long does it take the EARTH to spin on its own axis?
24 hours
What is one whole spin called?
One Revolution
Why is it called The Dark Side of the Moon?
Because the moon is always spinning in time with Earth so we never get to see the other side.
How long is a moon day?
As long as 30 earth days.
Why is Neil Armstrong’s footprints still visible on the moon today?
Because there is no atmosphere and therefore no wind, and so nothing to blow it away.
