The Solar System and the Nebular Theory

The Nebular Theory is:

• A theory on how the Milky Way galaxy was formed
• A theory on how the universe was formed
• A theory on how the solar system will be destroyed
• A theory on how the solar system was formed

A nebula is:

• A cloud of ice
• A cloud of dust and gas
• A cloud of just gas
• A cloud of just dust

A nebula starts to collapse because of:

• A nearby star shining it's light
• A passing spaceship
• A passing comet
• Gravity

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As a nebula collapses it also begins to

• Expand

• Rotate

• Shake

• Turn to ice

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The group of inner planets are known as:

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

Which type of planets were the first to form?

• Inner Planets

• Outer Planets

• The Planets formed randomly

The group of outer planets are known as:

• The Terrestrial Planets
• The Gas Giants
• The Inner Planets
• The Rocky Planets

What materials could not survive the heat where the rocky planets were formed?

• Gamma Rays
• Plasma
• Ice and Gas
• Rocks

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When you spin any mass, what shape will it likely take?

• Sphere
• Disc
• Cylinder
• Cloud

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

• Mercury
• Mars
• Venus
• Earth