Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Origin and Early Evolution of Earth - Concept Checks - Page 22: 1

Answer

$\color{blue} Requires$ : Summary for the theory that describes the formation of our solar system

Work Step by Step

We can describe this theory in a few statements: 1-The nebular theory states that the early solar system originated as a cloud of dust and gas about 5 billion years ago as a star gravitationally collapsed. 2-This rotating nebular cloud eventually contracted into a flattened, rotating disk. 3-The cloud cooled and heavier metallic and rocky material condensed and accreted into the inside 4- After cooling, the outer planets formed from residual gases and ices in the outer nebular cloud.
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