The image below, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2012, shows a formation known as a circumstellar nebula.

Question

The image shows dust, distributed in a disk, orbiting around a central star. Some scientists believe that the process of planet formation could be occurring in this location. What statement best explains how scientists can use findings like these to better understand Earth’s Solar System?
A.
Scientists can better explain the formation of Earth's Solar System.
B.
Scientists can better predict gravitational changes through which Earth's Solar System will undergo.
C.
Scientists can better explain the formation of Earth's Solar System only from data gathered from planetary probes.
D.
Scientists can better predict how life will form on other planets of Earth's Solar System.

Answer 1

The best statement that explains how scientists can use findings like these to better understand Earth’s Solar System is:

A. Scientists can better explain the formation of Earth's Solar System.

This statement reflects the idea that observing circumstellar nebulae and other similar formations helps scientists draw parallels and make inferences about the processes that led to the formation of our own Solar System.