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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A hypothesis regarding the formation of the Moon suggests that in its early stages, the Earth was a swiftly rotating mass of molten material, with a significant amount of iron sinking to its center. Some of this molten material was ejected from the Earth's surface and eventually cooled to create the Moon.
Which of the following conclusions can be most logically inferred from this hypothesis about the Moon's formation, assuming the hypothesis is accurate?
Which of the following conclusions can be most logically inferred from this hypothesis about the Moon's formation, assuming the hypothesis is accurate?
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The Moon has a greater proportion of iron in its core compared to the Earth.
B
The Moon is the only large celestial object that orbits the Earth.
C
The Moon's surface solidified before the Earth's surface did.
D
Most of the molten material ejected from the Earth was lost to space.
E
The Moon possesses a solid exterior and a liquid core, similar to the Earth.
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AditiMar 23, 2025
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