Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding the Moon's size and status in the Solar System?

1. The Moon is the second largest satellite in the Solar System.
2. The Moon is larger than any known dwarf planet.
3. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.

• A. 2, 3
• B. 1, 2
• C. All
• D. 1, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2, 3

The Moon

• The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
• it revolves around the Earth in 27 days 7 hours 43 minutes and 11.47 seconds and rotates on its own axis exactly the same time.
• It is in synchronous rotation with Earth, meaning the same side is always facing the Earth.
• Moon was formed 4.6 billion years ago around some 30–50 million years after the formation of the solar system.
• The Moon is the fifth-largest natural satellite in the Solar System, based on its size and diameter.
• The Moon is larger in size and mass than any known dwarf planet in our Solar System. 
• Study of the Moon is known as Selenology.