Origin of the Solar System

Why are other early versions of nebular theory not widely accepted?

• Because some of their aspects did not conform to the laws of physics.

• Because of zero evidence.

• Due to lack of model.

• Due to the absence of a proponent.

The solar system was born from_____________.

• sun

• nebula

• pressure

• ellipses

Of the many theories explaining the origin of the solar system, which among them has gained wide acceptance?

• Nebular Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

• Steady-state Theory

What is the Latin word for cloud?

• luna

• terra

• nebula

• solis

The more acceptable version of the nebular theory was ascribed to the Russian astronomer ___________________.

• Immanuel Kant

• Edwin Hubble

• Victor Safronov

• Fred Hoyle

Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune called gas giants?

• Because they have compositions similar to the sun.

• Because of the predominance of gases.

• Because of their rocky cores.

• Statement one and two are correct.

Everything that happened since the beginning of time is essential to the existence of life on Earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• MAYBE

• NO IDEA

Terrestrial planet (select all that apply):

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

Examples of dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt (select all that apply):

• Pluto

• Ceres

• Haumea

• Eris

• Makemake

He suggested that the nebula spin at great speeds.

• Victor Safronov

• Immanuel Kant

• Pierre-Simon Laplace