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Explorations: Stars, Galaxies, and Planets
Thomas Arny, University of Massachusetts
The Moon

Essay Questions



1

Why has the Moon’s interior cooled more than the Earth’s?
2

Bergmann’s rule states that individuals of a given species–for -example, bears will be larger in cold climates than in warmer climates. How is an explanation of this rule similar to an explanation of the temperature difference between the Earth’s and the Moon’s interior?
3

If the day were 12 hours long, what would be the approximate time interval between high and low tide?
4

Highway surfaces develop “potholes” over time. How can you use the number of potholes as an indication of the “age” of the paving? How is this like using craters to estimate the age of the Moon’s surface?
5

Why will an astronaut’s footprint on the Moon last so long?








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