Nebular Theory 2

Nebular Theory 2

Multiple Choice

What caused the nebula to collapse and start spinning?

• Supernova
• Asteroid collision
• Big Bang
• Nearby star exploded

Multiple Choice

The theory that explains the formation of the solar system is called ____.

• Nebulis Theory
• Nebular Theory
• Big Bang Theory
• Big Nebulan Theory

Multiple Choice

The average distance between the Earth and the sun is a(n) ____.

• light year
• light minute
• astronomical year
• astronomical unit

Multiple Choice

What caused the lighter elements to leave the terrestrial planets?

• Gravity from the Gas Giants
• Nothing, the lighter elements stayed
• Gravity from the Sun
• Heat from the Sun

Multiple Choice

The group of inner planets are known as:

• The Terrestrial Planets
• The Gas Giants
• The Outer Planets
• The Hallow Planets

Multiple Choice

The planetesimals keep:

• Colliding and breaking apart
• Colliding and sticking together
• Colliding and bouncing around
• Breaking down into smaller pieces

Multiple Choice

The most abundant gases in a nebula are:

• Hydrogen & Oxygen
• Nitrogen & Oxygen
• Hydrogen & Helium
• Oxygen & Helium