Moon Formation

Which is the most likely theory for how the Moon formed?

• Earth captured the already formed moon and put it into orbit

• The Moon formed from the debris of a giant collision between Earth and another planetary body

• A piece of Earth's molten crust was spun into space and formed into the Moon

• They both formed together as "twins" from the same part the solar nebula

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

Which feature of the moon was formed by erupted lava.

• Craters

• Basins

• Highlands

• Maria

Which two lunar features form together from the same event

• Rays

• Basins

• Craters

• Maria

Which of these features of the Moon was not created during the heavy bombardment period?

• Regolith

• Craters

• Basins

• Maria

What theory best explains the formation of the Moon?

• Giant Impact Hypothesis

• Capture Theory

• Steady State Theory

• Coformation (Sister) Theory

Which theory suggests that the moon was formed from debris after a large object collided with Earth?

• a) Fission theory

• b) Capture theory

• c) Giant impact theory

• d) All of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

Which theory below is most accepted regarding the formation of Earth's Moon?

• Nebula Hypothesis

• Giant Impactor Hypothesis

• Break-off Hypothesis

• Colapse Hypothesis

Compare and contrast the Synestia Theory with the Giant Impact Hypothesis for the formation of the Moon.

• Both theories suggest the Moon was captured by Earth's gravity.

• Both theories suggest the Moon formed from the same cloud of gas and dust as Earth.

• Both theories suggest the Moon formed from debris after a collision.

• Both theories suggest the Moon was spun off from a rapidly rotating Earth.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When did the moon form?

• About 4.6 billion years ago

• About 4.6 million years ago

• 20,000 years ago

• 13.6 billion years ago

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

Evaluate the Giant Impact Hypothesis for the formation of the Moon and provide evidence that supports this theory.

• The Moon was captured by Earth's gravity.

• The Moon formed from the same cloud of gas and dust as Earth.

• The Moon formed from debris after a Mars-sized body collided with Earth.

• The Moon was spun off from a rapidly rotating Earth.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking