Kaveh Pahlevan's Research on the Moon

What is Kaveh Pahlevan's main goal in his study of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

• To learn about their current state

• To find out how they were formed

• To discover new planets

• To measure their sizes

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What does Kaveh Pahlevan use to gather evidence about the Moon's formation?

• Telescopes

• Moon rocks collected by astronauts

• Satellite images

• Space probes

What do scientists believe about the Moon's formation?

• It formed from a collision between Earth and another planet

• It was captured by Earth's gravity

• It formed from volcanic activity on Earth

• It was created by a supernova

What method does Pahlevan use alongside hands-on observation to understand the Moon's formation?

• Computer models

• Radio telescopes

• Space missions

• Laboratory experiments

What inspired Pahlevan to become a scientist?

• His interest in the natural world

• His love for mathematics

• His fascination with technology

• His passion for literature

Where does Pahlevan work as a researcher?

• Paris, France

• Nice, France

• Lyon, France

• Marseille, France

What did Pahlevan collect as a child?

• Stamps and coins

• Rocks, feathers, and eggshells

• Insects and leaves

• Books and magazines

What is one of the challenges Pahlevan faces as a researcher?

• Lack of funding

• Writing and publishing scientific articles

• Finding a research team

• Accessing laboratory equipment

What does Pahlevan find exciting about being a scientist?

• Traveling to different countries

• Learning new things about the universe

• Meeting famous scientists

• Teaching students