Chapter 27.1 Formation of the Solar System Flashcards

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A larger body formed when planetesimals joined together...

2

When early Earth's atmosphere formed, which gases were lost bc Earth's gravity was too weak?

3

Which of the following planets do scientists NOT consider a major planet?

4

Small bodies that orbit planets are called

5

A rotating cloud of gas and dust that gave rise to Earth's solar system...

6

The process that caused early Earth to form three distinct layers...

7

About 99% of all matter contained in the solar nebula now exists in

8

The early oceans became salty when...

9

A small body from which a planet originated in the solar system's early development...

10

The process responsible for forming Earth's early atmosphere...

Chapter 27.1 Formation of the Solar System