Question

How might a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere on the moon affect the range of temperatures on the moon?


A) An atmosphere might hold in heat, making the moon very hot

B) An atmosphere might block heat radiating from the sun, making the moon very cold

C) An atmosphere might moderate temperatures, making more or even, as on Earth

D) An atmosphere would have no effect on the range of temperatures on the moon

Answer 1

Answer:

C) An atmosphere might moderate temperatures, making more or even, as on Earth

Explanation:

Atmosphere has moderating effect on a planet . It not only protects the planet from getting heated excessively during day time but it also protects it from getting too  much cooled during night . In day time , it filters excessive heat out and during night it traps the heat coming out . Both ways , it tries to keep the temperature of the planet evenly balanced in day and night.

Answer 2

The Answer Is C) An atmosphere might moderate temperatures, making more or even, as on Earth