Nebular Hypothesis

The Nebular Hypothesis is the scientific explanation for the formation of __________.

• the universe.

• meteor showers.

• our solar system.

• clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

As parts of what used to be a nebula cooled down, matter was able to condense and form distinct bodies called...

• baby planets.

• planetellas.

• planetesimals.

• pancakes.

A cloud of gas and dust in space is called __________.

• a nebula

• a space haze

• an asteroid belt

• a galaxy

The nebula from which our solar system formed was likely disturbed by the shock wave caused by a ___________.

• black hole

• supernova

• comet

• meteor shower

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

What does the Nebular Hypothesis suggest about the formation of the solar system?

• It was formed from a giant explosion.

• It was formed from a dense cloud of gas and dust.

• It was formed from a passing star.

• It was formed from a black hole.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Why do terrestrial planets form closer to the Sun, according to the Nebular Hypothesis?

• The Sun’s gravity is stronger closer to it.

• The heat from the Sun evaporated lighter elements, leaving behind heavier materials.

• There is more matter closer to the Sun.

• The Sun’s magnetic field is stronger closer to it.

What is the main evidence for the Nebular Hypothesis according to the text?

• The observation of star systems through microscopes

• The observation of similar processes happening elsewhere in the galaxy

• The observation of planets moving in their orbits

• The observation of galaxies through radio telescopes

Once a physical force disturbed the nebula, it began to _______ and __________ into a disk.

• spin and grow.

• spin and flatten.

• shake and shatter.

• shake and grow.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

As the shape of the nebula changed, material began to concentrate and heat up near the __________.

• sides.

• top.

• bottom.

• center.

The concentrated, heated up material helped to form a "wannabe" star, or ____________.

• protostar.

• baby star.

• junior star.

• pre-star.