Oumuamua: The Interstellar Mystery

What was the initial assumption about 'Oumuamua when it was first observed?

• It was a black hole.

• It was a star.

• It was a planet.

• It was a comet.

What characteristic of 'Oumuamua led to speculation about it being an alien spacecraft?

• Its speed

• Its size

• Its temperature

• Its color

What process is suggested to have caused 'Oumuamua's elongated shape?

• Tidal fragmentation

• Nuclear fusion

• Magnetic resonance

• Chemical reaction

Which type of celestial body was NOT part of the simulations for tidal fragmentation?

• Kilometer-sized planetesimals

• Black holes

• Kilometer-sized comets

• Super-Earths

Why is studying interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua important for understanding Earth's origins?

• They are made of gold.

• They may have brought life to Earth.

• They could host alien life.

• They might contain water.