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Question 14 (1 point)

What is the accepted theory for the creation of the Moon?

Question 14 options:

a)

Moon formed in place at the same time as the Earth

b)

Earth was struck by Mars-sized object; debris coalesced into the Moon

c)

Earth initially rotated so rapidly a piece was ejected and became the Moon

d)

Earth captured a passing Planetesimal putting it in its current orbit

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Answer:

b)Earth was struck by Mars-sized object; debris coalesced into the Moon

Explanation:

There was lots of theory which tells us the origin of moon.But in present time giant impact theory is accepted which states that moon formed due to collision of earth and one small planet and the size of that small planet was equal to the size of Mars.This Mars size planet called as Theia.

So the moon originated due to earth was struck by Mars-sized object; debris coalesced into the Moon.

Option b is correct.

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