P11: Formation of Planetary Systems

Question 1

important features for formation theory:
-shapes, densities, ___ and ___ of populations of small bodies in the solar system
-___, orbits and compositions of moons
-presence of ___ around giant planets
-differentiated structures of ___ and many asteroids and moons
-compositions of ___ of planets and some moons
-variety of planetary ___

Answer 1

locations/orbits/abundance/rings/planets/atmospheres/surfaces

Question 2

only less abundant ___ elements condensed nearer the sun, delaying formation of ___ planets

Answer 2

heavier/terrestrial

Question 3

orbital ___ with Jupiter make highly depleted regions in asteroid belt

Answer 3

resonances

Question 4

moons can form by:
-in-situ co-___ around a planet
-from debris produced in ___ impacts
-by ___ capture (retrograde orbits)

Answer 4

accretion/giant/gratitational

Question 5

rings can result from:
-debris produced in ___ impacts
-collisions between ___
-tidal ___of moons

Answer 5

giant/moons/disruption