Questions and answers 1. Which of the following statements is not a description of Earth's moon? (D)
A) The moon has no atmosphere.
B) The moon has some of the oldest rocks in the solar system.
C) The moon's rotation is the same as its revolution.
D) The moon has the same temperature all around.

2. Each planet is at an equal distance from the sun at all points in its orbit. (B)
A) True
B) False

3. Two planets with the same mass and atmospheric conditions orbit a single star. Planet A is closer to the star than Planet B. Which description explains the expected average surface temperatures of Planets A and B? (A)
A) Planet B is expected to be cooler than Planet A.
B) Planet B is expected to be hotter than Planet A.
C) Both planets are the same temperature.
D) Distance has no influence on a planet's average surface temperature.

4. Which of the following statements is not a description of Neptune? (B)
A) Known for its strongest winds
B) Has no atmosphere
C) One of the gas giant planets
D) Has moons