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2/24/2014
The nebular hypothesis and the
evolution of the solar system
Homework 9
Which statement comparing the inner planets to the
outer planets is true?
A. Inner planets are smaller and of lower density than the
outer planets.
B. Inner planets are larger and of lower density than the
outer planets.
C. Inner planets are smaller and of higher density than the
outer planets.
D. Inner planets are larger and of higher density than the
outer planets.
The nebular hypothesis and the
evolution of the solar system
Select the prediction(s) inconsistent with the Nebular
Hypothesis?
A. All planets should orbit the Sun in the same direction.
B. All planets should orbit the sun in a roughly common
plane.
C. Inner planets should be enriched in volatile elements
compared to the outer planets.
D. All are predictions inconsistent with nebular hypothesis.
The nebular hypothesis and the
evolution of the solar system
Where in the solar system is the asteroid belt?
A. Beyond Pluto in the outer solar system
B. Between the outer and inner planets
C. Between Earth and Mars
D. Between Saturn and Uranus
The nebular hypothesis and the
evolution of the solar system
The nebular hypothesis and the
evolution of the solar system
Which list places outer planets in order of increasing distance
from the Sun?
Which list places outer planets in order of increasing distance
from the Sun?
A. Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
B. Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
C. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
D. Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune
E. Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
A. Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter
B. Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
C. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
D. Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune
E. Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
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