Formation of the Moon

What are the subtopics related to the formation of the Moon?

• giant impact hypothesis, lunar formation theories, moon's origin and evolution, moon's composition, moon's surface features, moon's geology, moon's impact history

• moon's magnetic field, moon's tectonic activity, moon's plate boundaries

• moon's atmosphere, moon's weather patterns, moon's climate

• moon's gravitational pull, moon's orbit, moon's phases

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What is the origin of the Moon?

• Capture theory

• Volcanic origin

• Alien intervention

• Giant impact theory

What is one piece of evidence that contradicts the collision theory for the formation of the Moon?

• Lack of craters on the Moon's surface

• Different chemical compositions of Earth and Moon

• Absence of Moon rocks on Earth

• Isotopic similarities between Earth and Moon

What is the collision theory for the formation of the Moon?

• The Moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a Saturn-sized object.

• The Moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a Jupiter-sized object.

• The Moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a Mars-sized object.

• The Moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a Venus-sized object.

What is the Earth's impact with Theia?

• Formation of the Sun

• Creation of the asteroid belt

• Collision with another planet

• Formation of the Moon

What is the scientific term for the theory that explains the formation of the Moon?

• Celestial Impact Theory

• Lunar Creation Theory

• Moon Formation Hypothesis

• Giant Impact Hypothesis

What are the two main theories for the formation of the Moon?

• Accretion Theory and Tidal Theory

• Giant Impact Hypothesis and Co-formation Theory

• Capture Theory and Fission Theory

• Volcanic Eruption Theory and Solar Nebula Theory

What is the current leading theory for the formation of the Moon?

• Fission Theory

• Capture Theory

• Accretion Theory

• Giant Impact Hypothesis

What is the composition of the Moon?

• Rock and metal

• Water and ice

• Gas and dust

• Wood and plastic

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is Theia?

• A moon of Jupiter

• A type of flower

• A character from Greek mythology

• A hypothetical planet-sized object that collided with Earth to form the Moon.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6