NASA | Tour of the Moon

The video explores the Moon's unchanged nature and our evolving understanding of it. It highlights major lunar impact basins like the Oriental Basin and young craters such as Tycho and Aristarchus Plateau. The Apollo 17 mission's evidence on the Moon is discussed, along with unique features of the Moon's far side, including volcanic activity and craters like Jackson and Silkowski. The video concludes with insights into lunar studies and future exploration prospects, emphasizing the Moon's role in understanding rocky planets in our solar system.

What is the Oriental Basin on the Moon known for?

• Having mountain rings rising kilometers above the crater

• Containing the oldest rocks on the Moon

• Being the site of the first human landing

• Being the largest crater on the Moon

Which lunar feature is considered one of the largest impact basins in the Earth-Moon system?

• Aristarchus Plateau

• South Pole Aitken Basin

• Oriental Basin

• Tycho Crater

What significant event took place at Mayor Serenatas in 1972?

• The last human visit to the Moon

• The discovery of ancient lava flows

• The first human landing on the Moon

• The mapping of the Moon's far side

What makes the Compton Berkovitch region unique?

• It is the largest crater on the Moon

• It shows evidence of young volcanic activity

• It contains the oldest rocks on the Moon

• It is the site of the first human landing

Which crater on the Moon's far side is known for its extensive ray system?

• Silkowski Crater

• Jackson Crater

• Tycho Crater

• Oriental Basin