Solar System and The Nebular Hypothesis

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a cluster of millions of stars held together by gravity.

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What is the scientific study of the universe?

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Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe.

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What is the first stage of solar system formation?

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The first stage of solar system formation is when a nebula collapses.

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What is the term for Earth spinning on its axis?

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Rotation is the term for Earth spinning on its axis.

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What is a cloud of gas and dust in space called?

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A cloud of gas and dust in space is called a nebula.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation refers to an object spinning on its axis, while revolution refers to an object orbiting around another object.

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What is the main component of a nebula?

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The main components of a nebula are gas and dust.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of galaxies?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust to form stars and galaxies.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the significance of the nebular hypothesis?

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The nebular hypothesis explains how the solar system formed from a rotating cloud of gas and dust.