Question

9 multiple choice 2 points
base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the data table below. the data table provides information about the moon, based on current scientific theories.
information about the moon
which statement is supported by the information in the table?
the moon was once a comet.
the moon once had saltwater oceans.
earth is 4.5 billion years older than the moon.
earth was liquid rock when the moon was formed.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option1: The table says the Moon was formed from material thrown from Earth after a giant object impact, not that it was a comet.
• Option2: The table mentions water may be trapped in cold places at the poles, not saltwater oceans.
• Option3: The Moon was formed 4.5 billion years ago from Earth (still - liquid then). It doesn't say Earth is 4.5 billion years older than the Moon.
• Option4: The table states “Formed from material thrown from a still - liquid Earth following the impact of a giant object 4.5 billion years ago” which supports this option.

Answer:

Earth was liquid rock when the Moon was formed.