Geography · Astronomy
Consider the following statements regarding the Moon's environment: Statement I: Water ice on the Moon can only exist at its poles, where temperatures remain stable at extremely low levels. Statement II: The Moon experiences extreme temperature fluctuations due to the near-total absence of an atmosphere and is highly vulnerable to intense solar radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct✓
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
Correct answer
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
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