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The Moon, Earth's only natural satellite, is believed to have formed about 4.5 billion years ago through the Giant Impact Hypothesis, which posits that a Mars-sized body collided with early Earth. This presentation discusses the leading theories and evidence regarding the Moon's origins, particularly focusing on geological and isotopic evidence from lunar samples. The analysis of these samples indicates similarities to Earth's crust, supporting the idea of a shared history between Earth and the Moon.

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Formation of Moon 1

The Moon, Earth's only natural satellite, is believed to have formed about 4.5 billion years ago through the Giant Impact Hypothesis, which posits that a Mars-sized body collided with early Earth. This presentation discusses the leading theories and evidence regarding the Moon's origins, particularly focusing on geological and isotopic evidence from lunar samples. The analysis of these samples indicates similarities to Earth's crust, supporting the idea of a shared history between Earth and the Moon.

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FORMATION

OF MOON
GROUP MEMEBERS
FARAN HASSAN
ABAAN ATIF KHAN
AMMAR KHAN
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INTRODUCTION
The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
Scientists believe it was formed around 4.5
billion years ago, not long after Earth itself
formed. The most widely accepted explanation
for the Moon’s formation is the Giant Impact
Hypothesis, which suggests that a massive
collision between Earth and another celestial
body created the Moon.
Lunar Origins
The Moon has fascinated humanity for
centuries. Understanding its formation
provides insights into the history of our
solar system. This presentation explores the
leading theories and evidence surrounding
the origins of the Moon, focusing on the
giant impact hypothesis and its
implications.
THE GIANT IMPACT
HYPOTHESIS
The giant impact hypothesis suggests that a
Mars-sized body, often called Theia, collided
with the early Earth. This event led to the
ejection of debris, which eventually
coalesced to form the Moon. This theory is
supported by geological and isotopic
evidence from lunar samples.
Lunar composition and
structure
Samples returned from the Apollo
missions have provided critical data.
Analysis of these rocks shows
similarities to Earth’s crust, supporting
the giant impact hypothesis. The age
and composition of these samples help
scientists understand the Moon's

The Moon's composition reveals much


about its origins. It is primarily made of
silicate rock and has a differentiated
structure, including a mantle and a small
core. The similarities in isotopic ratios
between Earth and Moon rocks suggest a
shared history.

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