Formation of the Solar System Quiz

What disturbed the cloud of dust and gas to form our Solar System?

• Asteroid collision

• Supernova explosion

• Black hole formation

• Comet impact

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Supernova explosion' because it disturbed the cloud of dust and gas to form our Solar System.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is a Solar Nebula?

• A galaxy

• A large cloud of gas and dust

• A meteorite

• A type of star

Answer explanation

A Solar Nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust, not a galaxy, meteorite, or type of star.

What is the center of the Solar Nebula surrounded by?

• A disc of gas and dust

• A ring of fire

• A magnetic field

• A force field

Answer explanation

The center of the Solar Nebula is surrounded by a disc of gas and dust, not a ring of fire, magnetic field, or force field.

What was at the heart of the Nebula that began to fuse particles together?

• Hydrogen gas

• Oxygen gas

• Nitrogen gas

• Carbon gas

Answer explanation

Hydrogen gas was at the heart of the Nebula that began to fuse particles together, as hydrogen fusion is the primary process in stars.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which planet is believed to have formed at the center of the Solar Nebula?

• Mercury

• Neptune

• Uranus

• Saturn

Answer explanation

Mercury is believed to have formed at the center of the Solar Nebula, making it the correct choice.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What percentage of the Solar System's mass does the Sun take up?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99%

• 100%

Answer explanation

The Sun makes up approximately 99% of the Solar System's mass, so the correct answer is 99%.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Where have rocks belonging to Mars been found?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Venus

Answer explanation

Rocks belonging to Mars have been found on Earth, making Earth the correct answer choice.

Which planet is known for being extremely hot due to its proximity to the Sun?

• Saturn

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mars

Answer explanation

Venus is known for being extremely hot due to its proximity to the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the main force that pulled matter back together to form the Solar System?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Electricity

Answer explanation

Gravity is the main force that pulled matter back together to form the Solar System, attracting particles towards each other due to their mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What caused the cloud of dust and gas to collapse and start spinning?

• Solar flares

• Asteroid belt

• Comet impact

• Supernova waves

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Supernova waves' because the cloud of dust and gas collapsed and started spinning due to the shockwaves from a nearby supernova.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2