According to the consensus present theory of solar system formation, where were the four inner planets formed?
A) All were formed farther out in the solar system and migrated inward.
B) All were formed near their present locations in the inner solar system.
C) Mercury was formed near the Sun, but the others were formed farther out and migrated inward.
D) Our present theory has no clear answer to this question.
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