The statements below are all true. Some of them represent important reasons why the giant impact hypothesis for the Moon’s formation is taken seriously, and some of them are not relevant to deciding between this and other hypotheses. Sort the statements into the correct bin according to whether or not they provide important support to the giant impact hypothesis.
Ans:
Supports giant impact hypothesis
Models indicate early solar system had Mars-size leftover planetesimals
Moon's composition is similar to Earth's mantle
Moon has a low proportion of easily vaporized ingredients
True but not relevant to giant impact hypothesis
Moon lacks active volcanoes
Moon's distance is gradually increasing
Moon has synchronous rotation (keeps same face to Earth)
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