The Surface of the Moon Is 200°C During the Day

question 52

Multiple Choice

The surface of the moon is 200°C during the day but -270°C during the night. Why?

• A)There is nothing to reflect the radiation absorbed by the ground, so it all escapes into space.
• B)The moon soil has a lower heat capacity than the earth's soil.
• C)There is a temperature inversion taking place.
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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