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Scientists have confirmed the presence of water on the moon. Rather than occurring in rivers or lakes, water is found sparsely mixed amongst rocks. It's suggested the water came from comets, or the combination of incoming protons with oxygen. Jonathan Nally described the latest experiments where spacecraft will be sent crashing into the lunar surface, sending up plumes of dust, which will be analysed for further evidence of water. Download the audio or view the transcript of this ABC radio interview.

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This resource is of value for extremely interested and capable year 7 science students interested in astronomy as it describes how evidence is collected and interpreted.

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7; 8

Topics Comets Evidence Observations (Data) Moon Water Paradigms

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Science

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Name: ABC - Science Show
Organization: ABC - Science Show
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Name: ABC - Science Show
Organization: ABC - Science Show
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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Water found on the moon

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