Question

The ____ theory proposes that the moon was a passing astriod pulled into orbit by earths gravity

A. Co-formation theory
B. Impact theory
C. Capture theory
D. Synchronous theory

Answer 1

C. Capture theory

Explanation:

- The capture theory states that the moon originated in some other part of the solar system and later it was captured by the gravitational pull of our planet.

- The co-formation theory states that the moon formed simultaneously with the earth from the same nebula that formed the solar system.

- The impact theory states the moon formed of a chunk of earth separated form it after a large meteorite impact.

- The synchronous theory is not a theory about the formation of the moon.

We can conclude that the correct answer is C. Capture theory.