"Catastrophes" Are NOT Needed to Explain

question 32

Multiple Choice

"Catastrophes" are NOT needed to explain:

• A) the exceptionally large nickel-iron core of Mercury.
• B) the asteroid belt.
• C) our Moon.
• D) the tilt of Uranus.
• E) the appearance of Miranda's surface.

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Definitions:

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