Question

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according to the giant impact theory, a giant mars - sized object collided with earth. this collision likely resulted in the
which creates on earth.

Explanation:

The giant - impact theory states that a Mars - sized object (Theia) collided with the early Earth. This collision is thought to have led to the formation of the Moon. The debris from the collision coalesced to form the Moon. Also, this collision likely caused the tilting of Earth's axis. The spinning of Earth is mainly due to the conservation of angular momentum from the accretion process of the solar nebula, and Mars was formed through a different accretion process in the solar nebula. Craters on the Moon are mainly due to impacts from asteroids, comets, etc. after its formation.

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tilting of Earth's axis