9.1 Structure and Formation of the Moon Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Difference between the Earth and Moon’s internal divisions
A
-The Moon has a thicker crust
-The Moon has a thinner core
-The Moon’s core is slightly offset from centre
2
Q
Giant Impact Hypothesis
A
A Mars sized body struck Earth and the debris from the impact formed the Moon
3
Q
Capture Theory
A
The Moon and Earth formed in different places and the Moon was captured by Earth’s gravity
4
Q
Co-accretion
A
The Earth and Moon formed together at the same time
