b. At the time of the first landing, the Moon was in a waxing crescent phase as seen from Earth. The images below show different phases of the Moon in sequence, from left to right. Place a tick () in the box beneath the image which shows the Moon in a waxing crescent phase.
:Fig. 36.28 Shade in the image of the Moon to illustrate the next phase of the Moon in the sequence above.
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c. On January 2nd 2019, the Chinese Chang’e-4 lander touched down on the far side or ‘dark side’ of the Moon. Explain why this side of the Moon is never visible from Earth.
d. Many investigations were carried out during missions to the Moon. One investigation measured the temperature of the lunar surface at various depths. The graph shows the temperatures measured at different depths over a period of time.
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Describe how the temperature on the surface of the Moon (red line) changed with time. Suggest an explanation for this pattern.
Describe the relationship between the depth below the surface of the Moon and the change in temperature. Suggest an explanation for this relationship.
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