Matching
A comparative analysis of two worlds: Match the characteristic to either the Moon or Mercury.
Premises:
surface scarred by lobate scarps
MESSENGER mission
closest to the Sun
0.38 Earth's gravity
Caloris Basin
high density with large iron core
orbital period of 29.5 days
3:2 resonance
rocks are all igneous
surface temperature range from -170 to 130°C
surface covered with maria
Mare Imbrium
Responses:
Mercury
Moon
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
surface scarred by lobate scarps
MESSENGER mission
closest to the Sun
0.38 Earth's gravity
Caloris Basin
high density with large iron core
orbital period of 29.5 days
3:2 resonance
rocks are all igneous
surface temperature range from -170 to 130°C
surface covered with maria
Mare Imbrium
Premises:
surface scarred by lobate scarps
MESSENGER mission
closest to the Sun
0.38 Earth's gravity
Caloris Basin
high density with large iron core
orbital period of 29.5 days
3:2 resonance
rocks are all igneous
surface temperature range from -170 to 130°C
surface covered with maria
Mare Imbrium
Responses:
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