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kodithompson

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Explain the impact model for the formation of the moon.
 
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Question 2

Match the astronomical bodies to their correct description. (Note: some answers will be used more than once.)
 
  A) Terrestrial planet
  B) Dwarf planet
  C) Jovian planet
 
  1) Earth
  2) Neptune
  3) Uranus
  4) Pluto
  5) Mercury
  6) Ceres
  7) Jupiter



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: While Earth was still in a semimolten state, a Mars-sized impactor called Theia collided with Earth. Theia was shattered, and a material from what became the crust and the mantle was removed from Earth. The debris was scattered in a debris field around Earth. Over time, the debris accreted and formed the moon.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) A 2) C 3) C 4) B 5) A 6) B 7) C




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