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Which theory is currently accepted as explaining the Moon's creation?A. impact theory B.co-development theory C.duel mass theory D.orbital resistance theory

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the most widely accepted theory is A the Impact Theory.
its believed that a mars sized " object" struck the earth cusing the earth to trunbk in to molten rock then in turn ejected some mass of the earth creating the moon
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Answer:

A. impact theory

Step-by-step explanation:

Impact theory is the most accepted theory explaining the formation of the Moon. According to it, a Mars sized object (Theia) collided with the Earth. The debris that flew, accreted to form a small mass and started orbiting the Earth. It is now known to be as the Moon.

Thus, option A is correct.

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