China lunar lander grows cotton plant on the moon

The video discusses the Lunar Microecosystem (LME) experiment conducted on the moon. The LME, a self-contained biosphere, was designed to study plant growth and animal life in lunar conditions. It included cotton, potato, and Arabidopsis seeds, along with fruit fly eggs and yeast. The experiment faced challenges due to temperature fluctuations, leading to its termination. The cotton leaves died within one lunar day, and plans to include a tortoise were scrapped due to oxygen limitations.

What was the significant achievement of the Lunar Microecosystem (LME) on the moon?

• It successfully grew a cotton seed.

• It established a permanent base.

• It discovered water on the moon.

• It sent back high-resolution images.

What was the primary goal of the Lunar Microecosystem (LME)?

• To explore the moon's surface.

• To create a stable biosphere for food production.

• To communicate with Earth.

• To test new spacecraft technology.

Which of the following was NOT included in the LME?

• Arabidopsis seeds

• Potato seeds

• Tortoise

• Fruit fly eggs

What caused the termination of the LME experiment?

• Communication failure

• Erratic temperature fluctuations

• Mechanical breakdown

• Lack of funding

Why was a tortoise not included in the LME?

• It was not approved by the mission team.

• It was considered too risky.

• The oxygen supply was insufficient for its survival.

• It was too large for the LME.