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What is the main reason for the rise and fall of water levels in a tidal wave or tsunami?
What is the main reason for the rise and fall of water levels in a tidal wave or tsunami?
- Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
- Variation in the Earth's gravitational field
- Displacement of a huge amount of water due to natural disasters (correct)
- Changes in the Earth's rotation speed
What is the primary challenge in explaining the origin of the Moon?
What is the primary challenge in explaining the origin of the Moon?
- Explaining the Moon's orbit around the Earth
- Developing a theory that explains the Moon's formation (correct)
- Accounting for the Moon's iron core
- Describing the Moon's chemical composition
According to the Fission Theory, why does the Moon lack iron?
According to the Fission Theory, why does the Moon lack iron?
- The Moon was formed during a different geological era
- The Moon formed from the Earth's core
- Iron was lost during the Moon's orbit around the Earth
- The Moon formed from the Earth's outer layers, which were depleted of iron (correct)
What is a major problem with the Fission Theory?
What is a major problem with the Fission Theory?
What percentage of the Earth's mass is made up of its iron core?
What percentage of the Earth's mass is made up of its iron core?
What is a requirement for a successful theory of the Moon's origin?
What is a requirement for a successful theory of the Moon's origin?
What is a characteristic of a tidal wave or tsunami?
What is a characteristic of a tidal wave or tsunami?
What is not a cause of a tidal wave or tsunami?
What is not a cause of a tidal wave or tsunami?
What is the relationship between the Earth's iron core and the Moon's lack of iron?
What is the relationship between the Earth's iron core and the Moon's lack of iron?
What is the primary difference between the Earth and Moon in terms of chemical composition?
What is the primary difference between the Earth and Moon in terms of chemical composition?
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