Origin of our Solar System
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9th - 12th Grade
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Tim Gault
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the nebular hypothesis?
A theory that describes the formation of the solar system from a spinning cloud of dust and gas.
A theory that explains the formation of stars from black holes.
A theory that describes the collision of two galaxies.
A theory that explains the expansion of the universe.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are the inner (terrestrial) planets of the solar system rocky?
Because they formed in high-temperature zones allowing only metals and silicate minerals to condense.
Because they are closer to the asteroid belt.
Because they have stronger gravitational pulls.
Because they are closer to the Kuiper belt.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary composition of Jupiter and Saturn?
Hydrogen and helium gas.
Methane ices and water.
Silicate minerals and metals.
Carbon dioxide and ammonia.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What caused the formation of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter?
Jupiter’s massive gravity causing destructive collisions.
The collision of two large planets.
The gravitational pull of the Sun.
The presence of a large gas giant planet.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Pluto reclassified as a dwarf planet by the IAU?
It did not clear its orbit of other planetesimals.
It is not massive enough to create a fusion.
It is not rounded by its own gravitational forces.
It is located in the Kuiper belt.
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