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If the moon resembled an asteroid, which theory would be most supported?

impact theory
co-formation theory
capture theory
synchronous theory

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not 100% sure but impact theory
User Wtekiela
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capture theory - theory that the moon is a large rock captured by earths gravity CORRECT

impact theory - theory that the moon formed from debris produced by the collision of a Mars-sized planetesimal with Earth WRONG


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