PPT-Volcanism and an Ancient Atmosphere on the Moon

Ancient lava flows on the Moon released gases such as CO S and H 2 O Their volcanic origin is shown by the presence of distinct flows on the surfaces of the younger regions of lunar maria and by the textures of all mare basalt samples collected during NASAs Apollo program. Made by: Grace Taggart. Size. Moon- The Moon is 3,475km. Earth- The Earth is 12,756 km. Sun- The Sun is 1,392,684 km . What types of landforms are there?. Moon- The Moon is made out of hard rocks and there are many craters and mountains.. TOP SECRET PROFILE FOR SCIENTISTS ONLY . SIZE . The Earth size is 7,918 & 12,742. The Moon size is 3,476 & 2,159. LANDFORMS. The Earth landforms is mountains ,valleys, hills & ECT…. The Moon is the same as the earth & . Theories. Objectives. SWBAT describe theories on the origin of the moon.. SWBAT evaluate the theories based . on evidence . that has been gathered on the moon’s origin.. Earth and Moon (a Planetary Romance). Our . Moon. on February 2, 2011. How has the Moon changed the last week?. Is there a volunteer to draw what they saw on the board?. What shape would you predict tonight? . Does anyone know the name of this Moon phase?. STEVEN JAY STEELE . . SIZE. . MOON. THE SIZE OF THE MOON . IS . 3,474 KM. . . EARTH. THE EARTH IS 12,742 KILOMETERS WIDE. LANDFORMS/CRATERS. . Cryo. -volcanism. Earth’s Interior. Volcano Structure. Earth’s Tectonic Plates. Hawaii and Olympus Mons. Hawaiian Islands. Olympus Mons. Volcanism on Mars. Volcanism on Io. Do Now: How many natural disasters can you name. ?. HW: Article . due Wednesday. Volcanoes are responsible for:. producing . most of the water . on . Earth. .. modifying . the . Earth’s atmosphere.. BY KAYLA FARABEE. Earth. it takes 24 hours to rotate on its axis. It has no craters but it dose have landform such as rock and liquid . It takes 365.25 day to orbit around the sun. SUN. . The weathering on the sun is very . By: Ava Schwartz . Size:. Earth:. The Earth is about One Million times smaller than the sun leaving it at 3,959 miles across.. Moon:. The. . Moon is 50 times smaller than the Earth leaving it at . 0. Guidepost. In this chapter, you will consider four important questions about the Moon. Why does the moon go through phases?. What causes a lunar eclipse?. What causes a solar eclipse?. How can eclipses be predicted?. into Earth’s shadow. b) The Moon has a permanently dark side. c) The Moon is only visible at night. d) The seasons are due to the changing distance between the Earth and. the Sun. e) A light year is a measure of distance. Atmosphere Essential Question: How are we changing our atmosphere? Learning Goals: Be able to identify the layers of the atmosphere. Describe what molecules make up the atmosphere. Atmosphere Atmosphere ATMOSPHERE Composition of the Atmosphere The atmosphere is comprised of a variety of gases: Major Constituents (99%): Nitrogen (N): 78% Oxygen (O 2 ): 21% Trace Constituents: Other: 1% . The layer of gases surrounding Earth; composed mainly of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, and other gases (water vapor, dust, pollutants, etc.). Brainpop: . Earth’s atmosphere. Layers of the Atmosphere.