How are Earth and the moon different?

Question

A. The moon’s atmosphere holds heat from the sun, but Earth’s atmosphere does not.
B. Earth has surface water and the moon does not.
C. The moon is larger than Earth.
D. Earth has mountains and valleys, but the moon does not.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Earth has surface water and the moon does not.

Here's a brief explanation of the differences:

• A is incorrect because Earth’s atmosphere holds heat from the sun, while the moon has a very thin atmosphere that does not effectively retain heat.
• C is incorrect as Earth is larger than the moon.
• D is also incorrect because the moon has mountains and valleys; it has a diverse topography, including highlands and lowlands.

Therefore, the most accurate statement regarding the differences between Earth and the moon is that Earth has surface water while the moon does not.