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Gravity's Role in the Formation of the Solar System

Quiz by Christina Baker

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  • Q1
    Which statement describes a theory of how gravity influenced the formation of the Sun?
    Several planets collided together to form a large, energetic mass during the formation of the galaxy to form the Sun.
    Dust and gas particles from a nebula were drawn together and made a large, dense mass to form the Sun.
    A large star reached the end of its life and created a supernova to form the Sun.
    A black hole continuously attracted particles of matter that collided to form the Sun.
    30s
  • Q2
    What role does gravity play in the formation of the Solar System?
    Creating sound waves.
    Creating heat and light.
    Causing earthquakes.
    Pulling together gas and dust to form planets.
    30s
  • Q3
    The graphic shows the stages in the development of the solar system. Which statement best describes the process of the formation of the solar system?
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    Magnetism attracted the gas and dust together.
    Gravity pulled the gas and dust together.
    An explosion pushed the gas and dust together.
    A black hole pulled the gas and dust together.
    30s
  • Q4
    Why do planets form in a flat plane in the Solar System?
    Planets form randomly in all directions.
    Gravity causes spinning gas and dust to flatten into a disk.
    The Sun's magnetic field shapes the planets' orbits.
    Gravity pushes gas and dust away from each other.
    30s
  • Q5
    When the solar system was very young, the sun was just being formed and planets had not yet been made. The solar system was mostly gas and dust. Which statement best explains how planets formed in the early solar system?
    Planets formed from magnetism in space that interacted with light from the stars.
    Planets formed from molten metal in volcanic eruptions.
    Planets formed from large asteroids that had broken apart.
    Planets formed from small amounts of debris that were attracted together because of gravity.
    30s
  • Q6
    Where are dust and gas drawn together by mutual gravitational attraction to form a star?
    asteroid belt
    solar system
    nebula
    planet
    30s
  • Q7
    Examine the table of different activities. Which activity best models how scientists believe gravity influenced the formation of the planets in the solar system?
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    Activity 1
    Activity 4
    Activity 3
    Activity 2
    30s
  • Q8
    How did the Solar System form?
    From a giant explosion called the Big Bang.
    From the collision of two galaxies.
    From the creation of the Milky Way.
    From the collapse of a massive star.
    From a rotating cloud of gas and dust called the solar nebula.
    30s

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