Lunar Craters – Lunar Landscapes Which came first?

Mare Complex Crater Crater Chains Drowned Mountains Ejecta Young crater on an older crater on older Mare

So, Which one is oldest, (hint; which one is under the most So, Which one is oldest, (hint; which one is under the most?) which is youngest? (hint; which is on top of the most?)

OK – Which came first? Check with the person next to you. Write it down! OK, now you can check b

The answer F – the highlands came first B – then the mare filled in the low spots E – as it was cooling, it wrinkled C – then an asteroid hit the highlands D – with some ejecta falling to make craters in a line A – hard to see, but this crater is over some faint rays from crater C

Now, tell the story of the places

What are the stories here

c d b a

Disclaimer Aloha I put together these power points for use in my science classes. You may use them in your classes. Some images are public domain, some are used under the fair-use provisions of the copyright law, some are mine. Copyright is retained by the owners! Ted Brattstrom