Why Was the Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact So Important to Astronomers

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Multiple Choice

Why was the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact so important to astronomers?

• A)It dredged up material that gave us our first direct look at Jupiter's interior composition.
• B)It wiped out the dinosaurs.
• C)It was the first direct proof that impacts really occur.
• D)It confirmed our theory of solar system formation.
• E)It was the first event in modern history that was brighter than the full moon in the sky.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The movement of molecules or particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Shape of Organism

The form or structure of a living entity, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Size of Organism

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Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, plant, or animal lives or operates, including natural, social, and cultural factors.