Exit Ticket: Formation of the Solar System

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What is the main component of gas giant planets?

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Gas giant planets are mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

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Where in our solar system would you expect to find gas giant planets?

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Gas giant planets are found very far from the sun.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust in space, where stars are formed.

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What are the two primary elements that stars are made of?

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Stars are primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

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What celestial body eventually evolved into our modern solar system?

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Our modern solar system evolved from a nebula.

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What is the Nebular Theory?

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The Nebular Theory explains how the solar system was formed from a nebula.

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What is the process of star formation?

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Star formation occurs when gas and dust in a nebula collapse under gravity, forming a star.

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What role does gravity play in the formation of the solar system?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust in a nebula, leading to the formation of stars and planets.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What are the characteristics of terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky, have solid surfaces, and are found closer to the sun.