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crobinson2013

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The Moon has been unable to hold any atmosphere because:
 
  A) it has a low escape velocity.
  B) it cooled very slowly during its formation.
  C) its orbital velocity is higher than its escape velocity.
  D) its gravitational acceleration is more than 10 m/s2.

Question 2

According to the _____, the Moon formed elsewhere in the solar nebula and was later taken by Earth.
 
  A) condensation hypothesis
  B) fission hypothesis
  C) capture hypothesis
  D) large-impact hypothesis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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