Chapter 7
The Moon
The gravitational force between Earth, Moon, and Sun
results in tidal bulges on the Earth
Bouncing laser
beams off the
Moon
demonstrates
that it is slowly
moving away
from the Earth
Conservation of angular momentum causes the
Moon to move away from the Earth as the Earth
slows down its rotation
The
Formation
of the
Moon
Question
Why would it not be a good idea to open
a restaurant on the moon?
We always see the same side of the
Moon due to its synchronous rotation
The Near Side
The Far Side
We always see the same side of the
Moon due to its synchronous rotation
The Moon’s
surface is
covered with
craters,
plains, and
mountains
“One small step for man, one giant leap
for mankind.” - Armstrong
Group Activity
What if the Moon never
existed…How would
conditions on Earth be
different?