Moon Landing Challenges and Discoveries

The video discusses the challenges faced during the moon landing, particularly the unexpected characteristics of the moon's surface and the surprising discovery that lunar dirt has a distinct smell. This smell, described as similar to wet fireplace ashes or post-fireworks air, was only noticeable when the lunar module was repressurized. However, once the lunar samples were brought back to Earth and opened, the smell was no longer present, indicating that the moon's smell remains on the moon.

What was one of the unexpected findings about the moon during the landing?

• The moon's gravity was stronger than expected.

• The moon was covered in water.

• The moon had a distinct smell.

• The moon's surface was extremely smooth.

What was a major issue with the lunar dirt encountered by the astronauts?

• It was too heavy to carry.

• It was extremely clingy and hard to remove.

• It was too hot to touch.

• It was radioactive.

How did the lunar dirt smell when exposed to air?

• Like fresh flowers.

• Like wet fireplace ashes.

• Like fresh cut grass.

• Like ocean breeze.

What happened to the moon's smell when the samples were examined on Earth?

• The smell changed to a floral scent.

• The smell became more pungent.

• The smell intensified.

• The smell disappeared.

What did the astronauts compare the moon's smell to?

• A forest fire.

• A fireworks show.

• A new car.

• A fresh rain.