Toss Up - Earth And Space - Multiple Choice
Which of the following models of the Moon's origin is currently considered most likely?
W) The Moon was spun off by a rapidly spinning, molten Earth.
X) The Moon was a passing body that was captured by Earth's gravity.
Y) The Moon formed in place at the same time that Earth formed.
Z) The Moon was ejected from a molten Earth by a giant impact.
ANSWER: Z) The Moon was ejected from a molten Earth by a giant impact.