Question

which of the following statements regarding the moon and earth is correct? a) the moon is older than earth by approximately 300 million years. b) earth and the moon are nearly the same age. c) earth and the moon have nearly the same mass. d) earth is tidally locked, while the moon spins on its axis. question 14 (5 points) which objects are scattered throughout the galactic halo that surrounds the milky way? a) superclusters b) black holes c) magellanic clouds

Explanation:

Regarding the first question, the leading theory of moon - formation, the giant - impact hypothesis, suggests Earth and the moon formed around the same time. Earth is much more massive than the moon, and the moon is tidally locked to Earth. For the second question, superclusters are groups of galaxies, the Magellanic clouds are satellite galaxies of the Milky - Way, and black holes are scattered throughout the galactic halo.

Answer:

Question 1: B. Earth and the moon are nearly the same age.
Question 2: B. Black holes