The Impact Collision Theory of the Moon's Formation

question 39

Multiple Choice

The impact collision theory of the Moon's formation

• A) was disproved by samples from the Apollo lunar missions.
• B) states that the Moon was formed elsewhere in the Solar System and was captured by Earth's gravitational force.
• C) suggests that the Moon was thrown from a spinning Earth.
• D) states that the Earth was struck by a huge object, causing a large amount of mantle material to be blown into orbit.
• E) suggests that the Moon was formed by light, less dense materials that floated into the orbit around the Earth.

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