Mr. Harris stated that the moon and the earth formed at the same time from dust from the solar nebula. He is describing which theory?

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Answer: Co-formation Theory

Explanation:

There are three theories which hypothesis the formation of moon:

Giant impact hypothesis- moon was formed out of the collision of Mars-sized body and Earth.

Co-formation theory - moon was formed along the Earth from the dust of the solar Nebula. Proto-moon was close to Proto-Earth, hence, they have similar rocky composition.

Capture theory-  Moon (a rocky body ) was captured by Earth's gravity.

Mr. Harris stated that the moon and the earth formed at the same time from dust from the solar nebula. Thus, He is describing Co-formation theory.

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