Why Do Some Scientists Say That the Moon May Have

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why do some scientists say that the Moon may have been important for the evolution of life on the Earth?

• A)It created the ocean tides, and life most likely started in tide pools.
• B)Meteorites from the Moon brought microscopic life to the Earth.
• C)It stabilized the earth's axis tilt, preventing large climate changes.
• D)It shielded the Earth during the heavy- bombardment phase of the early solar system.
• E)There is no known connection between the Moon and the evolution of life on the Earth.

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