Many craters on the Moon are characterized by a central peak.What is the significance?
A) The central peaks are strong evidence that lunar craters are volcanic in origin.
B) A central peak is characteristic of an impact crater formed by a shock wave.
C) The crater has dug into the lunar surface far enough to uncover an ancient mountain range.
D) The crater was formed by impact, but it has penetrated into the lunar surface far enough to evoke lava flow, which has produced a volcanic cone.
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