Question

Which statements help explain how Earth formed as part of the solar system? Select the two correct answers.
Responses

The denser rocky material in the solar nebula stayed closer to the sun.
The denser rocky material in the solar nebula stayed closer to the sun. - no response given

Gaseous planets slowly changed to rocky planets after colliding with meteorites.
Gaseous planets slowly changed to rocky planets after colliding with meteorites. - no response given

The accretion of cosmic dust formed the seeds of planets, including Earth.
The accretion of cosmic dust formed the seeds of planets, including Earth. - no response given

Very large asteroids broke apart to form rocky planets, including Earth.
Very large asteroids broke apart to form rocky planets, including Earth. - no response given

Water and ammonia condensed from gases to ice particles.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- The denser rocky material in the solar nebula stayed closer to the sun.
- The accretion of cosmic dust formed the seeds of planets, including Earth.

Explanation: Earth formed inside the warmer inner solar nebula where rocky, dense materials remained, and planet formation proceeded by accretion of dust and small particles into planetesimals and then planets.