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Concept 2 Quiz

Describe the major features of the lunar surface and discuss the Moon's history.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Smaller celestial objects that act as natural satellites and orbit larger objects are often called

moonsregolithscratersmaresnone of the above

	The density of the Moon is similar to Earth's density.
	The density of the Moon is similar to Earth's density.
	True False

Identify the indicated lunar features by selecting the correct response.
(Telescopic View of Moon from Earth, Courtesy UCO/Lick Observatory)

The letters A through D appear on an image associated with this question.

This question presents 4 items numbered 3.1 through 3.4. Each item is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through D. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter that labels the correct part of the image.

3.1 Lunar Highlands	[hint]
3.2 Mare Imbrium	[hint]
3.3 Mare Tranquilitatis	[hint]
3.4 Kepler Crater	[hint]

Relatively young lunar craters often exhibit

highlandseroded rimsmariaraysactive volcanoes

	Maria basins are filled with very fluid basaltic ejecta.
	Maria basins are filled with very fluid basaltic ejecta.
	True False

The explanation most consistent with observations and known facts about the formation of the Moon is known as the

capture theoryco-formation hypothesisfission theorygiant-impact hypothesisfusion theory

Which of the following lunar features makes up most of the surface?

central peaks linear rilleslunar highlandsMare Tranquilitatisglass

	The Maria provide evidence that water once flowed freely on the surface of the Moon.

	True False

The soil-like layer at the lunar surface is called

terraecheesemareregolithmantle

The history of the Moon is deciphered largely based on the logical interpretation of crater densities, including the greater the crater density of an area the ___________ the feature must be.

largersmalleryoungermore importantolder

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Concept 2 Quiz

Smaller celestial objects that act as natural satellites and orbit larger objects are often called

The density of the Moon is similar to Earth's density.

Identify the indicated lunar features by selecting the correct response. (Telescopic View of Moon from Earth, Courtesy UCO/Lick Observatory)

Relatively young lunar craters often exhibit

Maria basins are filled with very fluid basaltic ejecta.

The explanation most consistent with observations and known facts about the formation of the Moon is known as the

Which of the following lunar features makes up most of the surface?

The Maria provide evidence that water once flowed freely on the surface of the Moon.

The soil-like layer at the lunar surface is called

The history of the Moon is deciphered largely based on the logical interpretation of crater densities, including the greater the crater density of an area the ___________ the feature must be.

Identify the indicated lunar features by selecting the correct response.
(Telescopic View of Moon from Earth, Courtesy UCO/Lick Observatory)