A100 Exploration 2 Worksheet

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A100 Exploration 2 – Exploring the Lunar Surface NAME: Instructions and Tips: - Use the maps located in the assignment instructions on Canvas to estimate the elevation for each target. - List the source used to learn the type of features for each object in Question 1. For this exercise, I recommend getting all information from NASA websites or the textbook. In most search engines, you can specify only NASA websites by searching “site:nasa.gov” with your keywords or just search “NASA” + object name to get the information needed for Question 1. Question 1: For each surface feature listed in the table below do the following: Define the region in one sentence, note whether there any Apollo missions associated with the region, and list the source used for the definition. Use the map of the Moon in image 1 along with an outside source to help complete the table. [3 Points for each entry, 9 total for question 1] Note: The information for the first surface feature has been filled in as an example: Object Name Type of Feature Apollo Mission? Source: Vallis Capella Large Canyon Near a Crater No nearby missions http:// apollo.sese.asu.edu/ LIW/20090210.html Copernicus (Crater) Mare Tranquillitatis Montes Appenius

Question 2: Based on the zoomed in topographical map of the Moon (image 2), describe in one sentence where the highest/lowest elevation region is located and what the surface is like (smooth, cratered, etc.). Add a rough estimate of the elevation (like 0-2 km) from reading the topographical map along with your description. [4 points] 2a) Most Heavily Cratered Elevation: (Answer here) 2b) Least Heavily Cratered Elevation: (Answer here) Question 3: The last piece of the puzzle on the lunar surface has to do with rock composition. The maria (e.g. Mare Tranquillitatis) are darker and made of basalt materials. In other words, old, dried lava! The lighter regions are made of crushed-up moon dust. What is one region that appeared to have significant volcanic activity from the table in question 1? What is one region without significant volcanic activity? [2 points] 3a) Region with significant volcanic activity: 3b) Region with no or little volcanic activity: Question 4: Citing evidence from questions 2-4, why does the Moon have lots of craters in some locations and none in others as viewed from Earth? [3 points] (Answer Q4 here)

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