The moon's surface temperature varies from about ________ to _________ ?
Correct answer: A. - 173 degrees Celsius at night to 127 degrees Celsius during the day
- A. - 173 degrees Celsius at night to 127 degrees Celsius during the day
- B. - 172 degrees Celsius at night to 172 degrees Celsius during the day
- C. Remains constant during day and night
- D. - 170 degrees Celsius at night to 107 degrees Celsius during the day
Explanation
With virtually no atmosphere to distribute heat, the lunar surface becomes extremely cold at night and very hot in daylight, roughly from −173°C to 127°C. This large contrast is much greater than on Earth.
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