Multiple choice general knowledge The moon is called a satellite of the earth because it is smaller than the earth it revolves around the earth it draws light from the sun via the earth it remains in position due to the gravitational pull of the earth Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A satellite is any object that revolves around another object in space. The moon orbits the earth, which makes it the earth's natural satellite. Option A incorrectly focuses on size rather than orbital relationship.