Which theory suggests that the solar system formed from a rotating cloud of gas and dust?

Earth Science and Solar System Quiz

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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nebular Hypothesis
Collision Theory
Capture Theory
Planetary Migration Theory
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary composition of Earth's inner core?
Molten rock
Iron and nickel
Silicate minerals
Liquid magma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which planet has the largest diameter relative to Earth?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The boundary between Earth's crust and mantle is called the:
Core-mantle boundary
Mohorovičić discontinuity
Lithosphere boundary
Asthenosphere interface
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hypothesis suggests that the Moon formed from debris after a Mars-sized object collided with Earth?
Fission Theory
Capture Theory
Giant Impact Hypothesis
Co-formation Theory
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Earth's outer core is primarily composed of:
Solid iron and nickel
Liquid iron and nickel
Molten silicates
Solid basalt
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate thickness of Earth's crust under the continents?
5-10 km
30-50 km
100-150 km
200-250 km
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