Explain Why One Needs to Know About the Formation of the Solar

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Essay

Explain why one needs to know about the formation of the solar system in order to understand asteroids.

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Definitions:

Fossil Records

The total number of fossils discovered and the information they provide about past life forms on Earth.

Geological Area

Refers to a specific region of Earth's surface with a distinct set of geological features, including the types of rocks, the structure of the Earth, and the processes that have shaped the region over time.

Archipelago

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

Hot Spot

In geology, a hot spot is a location on the Earth's surface that has experienced volcanic activity due to a plume of hot material rising from deep within the Earth's mantle.