What is the leading theory for the Moon's formation?

Theia and Earth's Mysteries

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Moon was formed from volcanic activity on Earth.
The Moon is a fragment of a passing comet.
The Moon was captured by Earth's gravity.
The Moon formed from a collision between Earth and Theia.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the large blobs found deep within Earth's mantle?
They are large deposits of water.
They are regions of unusually dense material.
They are massive underground lakes.
They are areas of high magnetic activity.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do scientists study the interior of the Earth?
By analyzing seismic waves.
By studying volcanic eruptions.
By using satellite imagery.
By drilling deep into the Earth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does seismic tomography reveal about Earth's interior?
It maps the magnetic field.
It detects underground water reservoirs.
It reveals the density and state of different layers.
It shows the temperature distribution.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one theory about the origin of LLVPs?
They are formed by tectonic activity.
They are regions of high temperature.
They are made of pure iron.
They are remnants of ancient oceanic plates.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the LLVPs' abrupt boundaries?
They indicate a change in Earth's magnetic field.
They suggest a different composition from the surrounding mantle.
They show a high level of seismic activity.
They are evidence of recent volcanic eruptions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential link between LLVPs and hotspot volcanoes?
LLVPs are remnants of ancient volcanoes.
LLVPs may cause plumes of magma to rise.
LLVPs are sources of volcanic gases.
LLVPs are areas of high seismic activity.
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