Chang’e 4 probe reveals what’s underneath the far side of the moon

The Changa 4 mission successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole, deploying the U22 rover to explore the surface. Using lunar penetrating radar, the rover sent signals to a depth of 40 meters, three times deeper than previous missions. The subsurface was found to be composed of porous granular material with embedded boulders, likely due to meteor impacts. This research provides insights into the Moon's geological history.

Where did the Changa 4 probe land on the Moon?

• Mare Imbrium

• Tycho crater

• Sea of Tranquility

• Von Carmen crater

What was the primary tool used by the U22 rover to explore the lunar subsurface?

• Thermal imaging

• Lunar penetrating radar

• Magnetic resonance

• Seismic sensors

How much deeper did the U22 rover explore compared to the Chango 3 mission?

• Twice as deep

• Five times as deep

• Three times as deep

• Four times as deep

What is the primary composition of the lunar subsurface as discovered by researchers?

• Solid rock

• Liquid water

• Highly porous granular material

• Metallic ores

What is the likely cause of the Moon's subsurface composition?

• Solar wind erosion

• Tectonic movements

• Frequent meteor impacts

• Volcanic activity