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On this photo of the Moon, select the answer that corresponds to one of the maria.

Using the drop-down boxes below, arrange these images in the proper order to show the evolution of the Moon from 4.5 billion years ago to today. Put the first stage (happened first) at the bottom and the last stage (happened most recently) at the top. [4] (youngest – happened most recently) [3] [2] [1] (oldest – happened longest ago)

Study this thermal evolution diagram, which shows how the interior of a terrestrial planet should change with time and temperature. Select the part of the image that corresponds to the magma ocean.

Study this thermal evolution diagram, which shows how the interior of a terrestrial planet should change with time and temperature. Select the part of the image that corresponds to the asthenosphere.

Most meteorites which fall to Earth are of which type?

Write brief but coherent answers to the following questions in the spaces provided. You can use an outline form if you desire, but complete sentences are also acceptable.

From this image, how can you tell that Imbrium Basin is older than Eratosthenes? (Choose all of the correct answers.)

Study this thermal evolution diagram, which shows how the interior of a terrestrial planet should change with time and temperature. Select the part of the image that corresponds to the asthenosphere.

How did Earth’s atmosphere form?

Why are the asteroids closer to Jupiter so much darker than those near Mars?