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Earth was struck by a Mars-sized body about 4.5 billion years ago. What wasthe result of this collision?A. The formation of the MoonB. The beginning of the solar systemC. The beginning of life on EarthD. The formation of the asteroid belt

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Given that the Earth was struck by a Mars-sized body about 4.5 billion years ago. Let's determine the result of the collision between the Earth and the body.

According to the giant-impact hypothesis which is also called the Big Splash, the Moon was formed when there was a collision between the Earth and a Mars-sized planet.

This collision is believed to have happened about 4.5 billion years ago.

Also, the name of this Mars-sized object which collided with the Earth is said to be Theia.

Therefore, the result of the collision between the Earth and the Mars-sized body which occurred about 4.5 billion years was the formation of the moon.

ANSWER:

A. The formation of the moon.

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