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The samples brought back from the moon (especially the Genesis rock, a piece of the moon's original crust) support the theory that the moon was created out of material that was once part of the Earth. The science suggests that about 4.5 billion years ago a massive planteoid the size of Mars slammed into the Earth, which was itslef a protoplanet at the time, sending a massive amount of material into orbit. That material eventually accreted and formed the moon.

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What did the astronauts collect on the moon?

The Apollo astronauts collected rock and soil samples from the moon during their missions. These samples were brought back to Earth for scientific study and analysis. This collection of samples has greatly increased our understanding of the moon's composition and history.


What were the samples collected from Apollo 11?

Rocks from the moon.


What did they call the big that the astronauts brought back from the moon?

The large rocks and soil samples that astronauts brought back from the Moon are commonly referred to as "lunar samples" or "moon rocks." These samples were collected during the Apollo missions and have been invaluable for scientific research, helping to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology and history. Some of these samples are preserved in museums, while others are used for ongoing scientific study.


What piece of evidence convinced scientists that some meteorites could have come from the moon?

Scientists were convinced that some meteorites came from the moon because they contained mineral compositions and isotopic ratios consistent with lunar samples collected during the Apollo missions. The unique characteristics of these meteorites, such as the presence of volcanic glass beads and impact melt breccias, further supported the idea of their lunar origin.


One of its goals was scientific exploration of the moon?

The Apollo program had the goal of conducting scientific exploration of the moon to gain a better understanding of its geology, surface conditions, and potential resources. This was achieved through the analysis of lunar rocks and soil samples collected during the missions.

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What did they do on Apollo missions?

They collected core, rock and soil samples, they took pictures, and they set up long term science experiments


What did the astronauts collect on the moon?

The Apollo astronauts collected rock and soil samples from the moon during their missions. These samples were brought back to Earth for scientific study and analysis. This collection of samples has greatly increased our understanding of the moon's composition and history.


Have we collected samples of asteroids and comets?

No.


Much of what scientists know about the moon has come from?

studying moon rocks gathered by astronauts ;D


What were the samples collected from Apollo 11?

Rocks from the moon.


What did they call the big that the astronauts brought back from the moon?

The large rocks and soil samples that astronauts brought back from the Moon are commonly referred to as "lunar samples" or "moon rocks." These samples were collected during the Apollo missions and have been invaluable for scientific research, helping to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology and history. Some of these samples are preserved in museums, while others are used for ongoing scientific study.


What is one of the best pieces of evidence that the moon is not a captured object?

One of the best pieces of evidence supporting the giant impact hypothesis for lunar genesis is the rock samples collected by the Apollo missions. These rocks show the same oxygen isotope ratios as the Earth. In addition, the lunar surface was once a molten ocean; the energy required could have been delivered by a massive impact.


How and where are samples of body fluid and tissue collected?

Samples of body fluids such as blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid are typically collected using a syringe or specific collection tubes. Tissue samples can be collected via biopsy procedures using a needle, endoscope, or surgical methods depending on the location of the tissue. These samples are then sent to the laboratory for analysis and diagnosis by trained medical professionals.


What did Darwin do during his traveling?

he collected thousands of plants and animal samples


What piece of evidence convinced scientists that some meteorites could have come from the moon?

Scientists were convinced that some meteorites came from the moon because they contained mineral compositions and isotopic ratios consistent with lunar samples collected during the Apollo missions. The unique characteristics of these meteorites, such as the presence of volcanic glass beads and impact melt breccias, further supported the idea of their lunar origin.


What are the mineral chemical compositions of the rock samples collected from the excavation site?

The mineral chemical compositions of the rock samples collected from the excavation site include elements such as silicon, oxygen, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, and potassium.


Comparing the means of two normal distribution?

You can compare the means of two dependent or independent samples. You can also set up confidence intervals. For independent samples you test the claim that the two means are not equal; the null hypothesis is mean1 equals mean2. The alternative hypothesis is mean1 does not equal mean2. For dependent (paired) samples you test the claim that the mean of the differences are not equal; the null hypothesis is the difference equals zero; the alternative hypothesis is the difference does not equal zero.