Question

1. what evidence suggests that moon rocks and earth rocks are similar? a. they have the same color b. they contain similar minerals like potassium c. they have identical shapes d. they weigh the same amount 9. what natural phenomenon occurs on the moon despite its lack of atmosphere? a. rainfall b. wind storms c. moonquakes d. volcanic eruptions 10. how does the moons orbit direction affect its phases? a. the shadow moves from left to right b. the shadow moves from right to left c. the shadow moves up and down d. the shadow moves randomly 11. what is the leading theory about the moons formation? a. it was captured by earths gravity b. it formed from a giant impact with earth c. it condensed from space dust d. it broke away from earth naturally

Explanation:

For question 8, the similarity in minerals like potassium in Moon and Earth rocks is evidence of their similarity. Color, shape, and weight are not reliable indicators. For question 9, Moonquakes occur on the Moon despite its lack of atmosphere. Rainfall and wind - storms require an atmosphere, and volcanic eruptions are not common on the Moon. For question 10, as the Moon orbits Earth, the shadow moves from right to left affecting its phases. For question 11, the leading theory of Moon formation is the giant - impact hypothesis where it formed from a giant impact with Earth.

Answer:

1. b. They contain similar minerals like potassium
2. c. Moonquakes
3. b. The shadow moves from right to left
4. b. It formed from a giant impact with Earth