Which Planetary Fact(s) Is(are) Explained by the Solar Nebula Theory

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which planetary fact(s) is(are) explained by the solar nebula theory

• A)The orbits are all approximately in the same plane
• B)The orbits are all in the same direction
• C)Jovian planets are mostly H and He
• D)Terrestrial planets are mostly rock and iron
• E)All of the other choices are correct.

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