Formation of the Moon

Which of these theories seems to best explain the Moon's origin?

• Impact Theory

• Capture Theory

• Coformation Theory

• Fission Theory

• Fusion Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

Bombardment by huge meteorites and asteroids created the dark areas or ___ that we see today.

• rilles

• maria

• craters

• crustal thickness

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Out of the four theories about Moon formation - the "capture" theory has the most evidence.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes maria:

• Ejecta that radiate from the crater impact site.

• Dark regions on the moon that were created by the outpouring of basaltic lava.

• Produced by the impact of rapidly moving debris (meteoroids, asteroids, and comets).

• The lighter, elevated regions on the moon.

• Low lying regions covered by liquid water.

What moon phase would be seen from Earth when the moon is at position 5? 

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Write a paragraph explaining what evidence scientists use to reconstruct the history of the Moon.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

The ___ on the far-side of the Moon is about 3 times as thick as the near-side.

• crust

• mantle

• atmosphere

• cratering

The lunar lowlands (maria) are made up of mostly ___ rock.

• aluminum (lighter)-rich granitic

• iron (heavier)-rich basaltic

• shattered

• smooth but somewhere in between type

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following best describes lunar highlands:

• Ejecta that radiate from the crater impact site.

• Dark regions on the moon that were created by the outpouring of basaltic lava.

• Produced by the impact of rapidly moving debris (meteoroids, asteroids, and comets).

• The lighter, elevated regions on the moon.

• Low lying regions covered by liquid water.

In your own words, describe how our moon formed around Earth. Describe at least 2-3 pieces of evidence to explain the moon's formation.