Can You Pass This Science Quiz for Grades 3-5?
QUESTION 95-How does a moon differ from a planet?
Correct Incorrect A moon is in orbit around a planet.---In astronomy, a moon is a natural satellite that revolves around a planet. It is held in orbit by the planet's gravitational pull. In contrast, a planet is a larger celestial body that orbits a star directly and does not orbit another planet. Planets are typically characterized by their ability to clear their orbit of other objects and their capacity to maintain a nearly spherical shape under their own gravity.