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5. Which is the correct order of how the inner planets were formed?

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Final answer:

The correct order of how the inner planets were formed is Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of how the inner planets were formed is as follows:

  1. Moon was formed by the collision of Earth with a Mars-sized object.
  2. Mercury was formed through a process of giant impacts which stripped it of part of its mantle and crust.
  3. Venus had its rotation reversed due to a giant impact.
  4. Earth had part of its material stripped off through a giant impact, which eventually formed the Moon.

So, the correct order is Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth.

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