A scientist theorizes that several billion years ago, a large asteroid collided with the Earth, knocking tons of rock into space and creating the Moon. Which statement constitutes a research hypothesis that follows from this theory?

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The theory suggests that the Moon was created from Earth's material, so it would follow that Moon rock should be made of the same elements as Earth rock. A hypothesis should be testable, and this statement can be tested through chemical analysis of Moon rocks.

Answer: D is not a valid hypothesis, as it is not based on the theory presented.

Answer: A is not a valid hypothesis that follows from the theory of the Moon's formation, it is a theory about the origin of the universe overall.

Answer: B is not a valid hypothesis that follows from the theory of the Moon's formation, as it is a separate idea about future endeavors, rather than a hypothesis that can be tested based on the Moon's formation.

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