The Moon Lacks Life and Varies Dramatically in Temperature

question 29

Multiple Choice

The moon lacks life and varies dramatically in temperature. If we could keep a layer of water spread on the surface of the moon, what effect would it have?

• A)The temperatures would drop to the lower extremes.
• B)Physical conditions would remain the same.
• C)Life would be possible, but it would have to withstand these extremes in temperature.
• D)Water would absorb and hold heat and moderate the temperature extremes.
• E)Because water has a high heat of vaporization, the temperatures would rise to the upper extremes.

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