SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SOLAR SYSTEM FORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one way that astronomers are able to make assumptions about how our solar system was formed?
A
They collect surface samples from other planets
B
They observe how our solar system continues to behave
C
They send spacecraft out to gather samples from other planets
D
They look for solar systems that are in the process of forming.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Astronomers cannot see any single galaxy evolve through a telescope. Modeling galaxy formation is essential to infer the evolutionary paths that different types of galaxies follow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Telescopes on Earth and in orbit around Earth provide scientists with information about our solar system. That information is used to plan where spacecraft fly and where they “point their cameras.” NASA and other agencies send robotic spacecraft to fly by, orbit, or land on other planets and moons.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nebular hypothesis is the most widely accepted model in the field of cosmogony to explain the formation and evolution of the Solar System (as well as other planetary systems). It suggests the Solar System is formed from gas and dust orbiting the Sun which clumped up together to form the planets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Learn about sizes and distances in our solar system. Decide what kind of model you want to build. Choose where your model solar system will go. Calculate scale distances. Calculate scale planet sizes. Calculate combined scale distance and planet size. Create and display your model. More items

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