Observations Vs

question 24

Multiple Choice

Observations vs. Explanations. Which of the following statements is an explanation?

• A)The orderly orbits of planets arose from their formation in a rotating cloud of gas.
• B)The farther a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us.
• C)All planets orbit the Sun in the same direction and nearly the same plane.
• D)The inner planets of the solar system are rocky and the outer planets are gas giants.
• E)Hydrogen and helium are important constituents of stars.

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