2 - Formation of the Earth
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary process by which Earth was formed?
💡 Hint: Think about how particles come together.
Which layer of Earth is solid and thin?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure; it's the outermost layer.
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What led to the formation of our solar system?
💡 Hint: Consider events that would disrupt a molecular cloud.
True or False: The Earth is primarily made of solid materials.
💡 Hint: Think about the different layers of the Earth.
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Explain how the process of differentiation affects the formation of tectonic plates.
💡 Hint: Think about how density influences material placement within Earth.
Consider the impact hypothesis: How would a massive collision contribute to the formation of the Moon?
💡 Hint: Consider how impacts could leave remnants that form new bodies.
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