Briefly outline the steps in the formation of our solar system, according to the nebular theory

What will be an ideal response?


The nebular hypothesis describes the formation of the solar system from a rotating cloud of space dust and gases (a nebula). Due to gravitational forces, the cloud began collapsing in and dust particles started colliding together to form planetesimals. Planetesimals collided into each other, forming protoplanets, and eventually repeated accretions and collisions grew these protoplanets into the planets of the solar system.

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Which of the following is best described by the statement ? ...meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

A) sustainable development B) neo-liberal policies C) social production of nature D) global stratification E) none of these

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On the accompanying map, earthquakes are least likely at locations



A) 1, 2, and 3.
B) 1 and 4.
C) 1 and 5.
D) 2, 3, and 4.
E) 4 and 5.

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Given the calculation: 4.877 + 12.87 + 9.19 = ? What is the answer reported to the correct number of significant figures?

A) 26.937 B) 26.93 C) 26.94 D) 26.9

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The starting point in "doing" geography is observation

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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