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Students debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.
Observations
Observation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.
Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.
Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.
Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.
Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.
Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.
Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.
Hypothesis 1 All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.
Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.
Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.
Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.
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Students debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.
Observations
Observation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.
Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.
Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.
Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.
Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.
Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.
Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.
Hypothesis 1 All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.
Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.
Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.
Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.
Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?
- a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.
- b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.
- c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.
- d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Understanding Hypothesis 2 and Ice Content
The context of Hypothesis 2 suggests that the asteroid belt formed during the same time as the terrestrial planets and was initially composed of dense formations of ice and debris.
Implications of Ice Content
- If the asteroids contained ice when the belt was first formed, we must consider what happened to that ice over time.
- As the belt evolved, the environmental conditions and the dynamics within the solar system could have influenced the state of this ice.
Why Option B is Correct
- Decreasing Ice Content: The choice that the asteroids' ice content decreased after the belt was formed aligns with the idea that as the asteroids underwent collisions and interactions, the ice could have sublimated (turned from solid to gas) or melted away due to increased solar radiation and heat.
- Support from Observations: Given the current observations of asteroids being largely composed of silicate materials with some containing carbon, it suggests that any initial ice present may have diminished over time, leading to a composition that lacks significant ice.
Conclusion
In summary, the assertion that the asteroids' ice content decreased after the belt was formed is consistent with the understanding of the asteroid belt's evolution and aligns with the suggestion of Hypothesis 2 regarding its initial dense formations.
The context of Hypothesis 2 suggests that the asteroid belt formed during the same time as the terrestrial planets and was initially composed of dense formations of ice and debris.
Implications of Ice Content
- If the asteroids contained ice when the belt was first formed, we must consider what happened to that ice over time.
- As the belt evolved, the environmental conditions and the dynamics within the solar system could have influenced the state of this ice.
Why Option B is Correct
- Decreasing Ice Content: The choice that the asteroids' ice content decreased after the belt was formed aligns with the idea that as the asteroids underwent collisions and interactions, the ice could have sublimated (turned from solid to gas) or melted away due to increased solar radiation and heat.
- Support from Observations: Given the current observations of asteroids being largely composed of silicate materials with some containing carbon, it suggests that any initial ice present may have diminished over time, leading to a composition that lacks significant ice.
Conclusion
In summary, the assertion that the asteroids' ice content decreased after the belt was formed is consistent with the understanding of the asteroid belt's evolution and aligns with the suggestion of Hypothesis 2 regarding its initial dense formations.
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The best answer is b. The question states that the asteroid belt “contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids.” If the formations were larger than they are presently, they would have had to decrease after the asteroid belt was formed, which best supports answer choice b.
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Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.
Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT.
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Here you can find the meaning of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of
Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an
ample number of questions to practice Directions:Read the passages and choose the best answer to each question.PassageStudents debate 4 hypotheses regarding the origin of the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, based on the following observations.ObservationsObservation 1- If all of the asteroids were gathered together into one object, the diameter of the object formed would be less than half the diameter of Earth’s Moon.Observation 2- The total mass of the asteroid belt is only 4% that of the Moon. One asteroid alone, Ceres, contains 1/3 of the total mass of the asteroid belt.Observation 3- Asteroids are largely composed of silicate, with some deposits of iron and nickel, a composition proportionately similar to that of the terrestrial planets.Some asteroids also contain carbon and other elements.Observation 4- There is a strong orbital resonance (overlapping gravity) with Jupiter in the region of the asteroid belt, which keeps the asteroids in an orbit around the sun.Observation 5- In reality, asteroids within the belt are very far apart, not clustered together.Observation 6- Within the early solar system, the velocity of collisions within the region of the asteroid belt was much higher than it is currently.Hypothesis 1All of the material that makes up the asteroids in the asteroid belt is similar to that of the material that makes up the terrestrial planets. The velocity of collisions in the early solar system was at one time high enough to break apart planets as they formed. Since one asteroid, Ceres, has 1/3 the total mass of the belt, the asteroids are most likely the result of a partially formed planet that broke apart and became trapped in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter.Hypothesis 2 The material that composes the asteroids is similar to that of the terrestrial planets. The belt likely formed during the same time that the planets were forming, and due to the strong orbital resonance with the gas giant Jupiter and high velocity collisions, chunks of the material were pulled away from various planets and trapped within orbit. This also explains the varying composition of the asteroids throughout the belt.Hypothesis 3 The asteroids could not once have been a planet, because there is not enough material within the entire belt to form a planet-sized object. The lack of material, shown by the total diameter and mass of the objects within the belt, is proof that the asteroids are no more than large particles left over from the formation of the terrestrial planets from a single cloud of material.Hypothesis 4 The asteroids most likely came from somewhere outside the solar system. As they passed through space at varying intervals, they were trapped by the large orbital resonance of Jupiter and formed a “belt.” The vast distances between most of the asteroids in the belt are evidence that they did not come from a singular source, but arrived at different points in the belt’s development.Q. Suppose that supporters of Hypothesis 2 suggested that the asteroid belt, when it was first formed, contained dense formations of ice and debris slightly bigger than current asteroids. Which of the following statements about the asteroids’ composition would be most consistent with their suggestion?a)The asteroids’ ice content was constant after the belt was formed.b)The asteroids’ ice content decreased after the belt was formed.c)The asteroids’ ice content increased slowly after the belt was formed.d)The asteroids’ ice content increased rapidly after the belt was formed.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.
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