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if earth is, indeed, swapping meteorites with its satellite, these unique relics could tell us more about earth’s conditions leading up to life. some scientists have suggested that microorganisms could have existed on the moon, possibly carried there by meteorites from earth. others have also proposed combing through lunar soil for elements, including ancient nitrogen or oxygen, from earth, which could fill in gaps in knowledge about things like the development of earth’s atmosphere. it’s even been suggested that the same materials that brought life to earth could be preserved in lunar lava. what is the central idea from the excerpt of the article \10 things: what we know about earth by studying the moon\? scientists believe that evidence of early life on earth can be found on the moons surface. elements in the moons soil include traces of oxygen and nitrogen. it is possible that meteorites can carry microscopic life.

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The text mentions microorganisms possibly on Moon from Earth - meteorites, lunar soil elements for Earth - atmosphere knowledge, and life - bringing materials in lunar lava, all suggesting moon - based evidence for early Earth life.

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Scientists believe that evidence of early life on Earth can be found on the moon's surface.