A student researching the moon has taken notes:
• The Moon stabilizes Earth's axial tilt • Without the Moon, Earth's tilt could vary wildly • Stable tilt maintains consistent seasons • The Moon causes ocean tides • The Moon formed from a collision 4.5 billion years ago
1
readingThe student wants to explain why the Moon is important for life on Earth.
A
The Moon formed from a collision about 4.5 billion years ago.
B
The Moon is vital for life on Earth—stabilizing our planet's axial tilt to maintain consistent seasons and driving the ocean tides.
C
Without the Moon, Earth's axial tilt could vary wildly.
D
The Moon's gravitational pull causes ocean tides.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Stable tilt for seasons and tides explain Moon's importance for life.