Discussion Questions: Extreme Temperatures on the Moon
- Why isn't there an atmosphere on the Moon?
- Why is there no weather where there is no atmosphere?
- Where does the energy that heats the Moon's rocks come from? How does it get there?
- What is the temperature range on the Moon? What measures can be taken by humans to live and survive on the Moon? Is this economically feasible or appropriate? If you lived on the Moon, how would the clothing you had to wear impact your activity?
- What safety factors should astronauts be aware of when collecting rock samples on the Moon?
