Which of the following events can NOT be explained by a giant impact event?The large metallic core of MercuryThe extreme axis tilt of UranusThe formation of the MoonThe backwards rotation of Venus

The events which can be explained by giant impact event are the formation of the moon , the extreme…

Which of the following events can NOT be explained by a giant impact event? O The large metallic core of Mercury O The extreme axis tilt of Uranus O The formation of the Moon O The backwards rotation of Venus

Which of the following events can NOT be explained by a giant impact event? O The large metallic core of Mercury O The extreme axis tilt of Uranus O The formation of the Moon O The backwards rotation of Venus

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Chapter14: Cosmic Samples And The Origin Of The Solar System

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Problem 8E: Explain the role of impacts in planetary evolution, including both giant impacts and more modest...

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Which of the following events can NOT be explained by a giant impact event?
The large metallic core of Mercury
The extreme axis tilt of Uranus
The formation of the Moon
The backwards rotation of Venus

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