What explanation did the textbook favor for the origin of the crater in Arizona?
A) an explosion when rising magma encountered groundwater
B) warping by a rising mass of salt that was later dissolved away to form the crater
C) collapse of a large cave that contained large crystals of gypsum
D) impact by a large meteoroid that hit the surface at a very high speed

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The textbook favored the explanation that the crater in Arizona was formed by the impact of a large meteoroid hitting the surface at a very high speed. This is supported by evidence such as the presence of shocked quartz and other impact-related features at the site.

What Explanation Did the Textbook Favor for the Origin of the Crater