The Moon and Tides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the moon’s gravitational pull?
A
1/6th of Earth’s gravity
2
Q
What is the moon’s gravity too weak for?
A
holding the atmosphere so there’s no insulation
3
Q
Moon’s temperature in the sunlight
A
134 degrees C
4
Q
Moon’s temperature in the darkness
A
-170 degrees C
5
Q
The Moon’s orbit is what type?
A
elliptical
6
Q
The rotation of the moon is equal to its revolution. What does this mean?
A
the moon is in tidal lock
7
Q
Giant Impact Hypothesis
A
a Mars-sized object impacted the Earth
