How Does the Data from ALMA Provide Direct Evidence for Nebular

question 83

Multiple Choice

How does the data from ALMA provide direct evidence for nebular theory?

• A)It shows concentric gaps in the disk which are almost certainly regions being cleared as planets form.
• B)We can see large planets forming.
• C)The amount of energy being radiated by the star system indicates there must be planets present.
• D)Data from ALMA does not support nebular theory,instead it is causing scientists to revise the theory.

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