Solar System Formation

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How did our solar system begin?

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An ancient star exploded around 5 billion years ago.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

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What is the fuel for the sun's energy?

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The fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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Where in our solar system would you expect to find a planet that is mostly made of gas?

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very far from the sun

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What theory describes the formation of our solar system?

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The solar nebular theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-6

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What process created the plantesimals (the young version of our planets)?

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Accretion of particles in the solar nebula

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Where would you expect to find a planet that is small, dense, and rocky?

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close to the sun

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Which letter in this diagram shows our modern solar system with planets orbiting around the sun? Options: a, b, c, d, e

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e

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

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Which letter in this diagram shows the nebula that was left over after an ancient star exploded? Options: a, b, c, d, e

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a

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is the word for a cloud of dust and gas in space?

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nebula

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What word can we use to describe planets that are in the process of forming through accretion?

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planetesimals