Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning.

The leading hypothesis for the origin of the Moon is that it (a) formed along with Earth. (b) formed from material ejected from Earth in a giant impact. (c) split out of a rapidly rotating Earth.

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