Origins of the Moon: The Giant Impact Quiz

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Origins of the Moon: The Giant Impact: a General level Astronomy quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
What is the name of the hypothesized object that struck Earth to form the Moon?
A Venus
B Mars
C Gaia
D Theia
Question 2
When scientists believe the Moon was formed, what state was the Earth in?
A Frozen
B Gaseous
C Molten
D Solidified
Question 3
The leading theory for the Moon's origin is known as the:
A Co-formation Theory
B Giant Impact Hypothesis
C Fission Theory
D Capture Hypothesis
Question 4
The debris from the impact that created the Moon eventually formed a:
A Black hole
B Ring of dust
C New planet
D Asteroid belt
Question 5
Which chemical element is found in similar proportions on Earth and the Moon?
A Iron
B Oxygen
C Neon
D Gold

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