Which of these would support the capture theory of the Moon's origin?
A)the Caloris Basin on Mercury
B)the retrograde orbit and large orbital inclination of Neptune's moon Triton
C)the rings of all the jovians lying around their equators
D)the Pluto-Charon system
E)the four large moons of Jupiter orbit its equator

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Triton's retrograde orbit and large orbital inclination suggest it was captured by Neptune's gravity, supporting the capture theory of moon origin.

Which of These Would Support the Capture Theory of the Moon's