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What is the approximate age of the solar system according to the passage?
What is the approximate age of the solar system according to the passage?
- Less than 1 million years
- 1.3 percent of Earth's history
- Billions of years
- 16 million years (correct)
What is the surface of the proto-planet described as?
What is the surface of the proto-planet described as?
- Covered in lush forests and greenery
- Frozen and devoid of any atmosphere
- Lush and thriving with life
- Blazing wasteland coated by oceans of magma (correct)
What is the main reason why most planetesimals are gone from Thea's surface?
What is the main reason why most planetesimals are gone from Thea's surface?
- Disintegrated due to extreme heat
- Transformed into dust particles
- Turned into mountain-sized planetesimals
- Absorbed by other planets or ejected into space (correct)
What is the ultimate fate projected for Thea as mentioned in the text?
What is the ultimate fate projected for Thea as mentioned in the text?
What happens to the surface of Earth when Armageddon returns?
What happens to the surface of Earth when Armageddon returns?
What causes the Earth to stagger on its axis after the collision with Thayer?
What causes the Earth to stagger on its axis after the collision with Thayer?
What is unique about Thayer's destruction compared to other upstarts?
What is unique about Thayer's destruction compared to other upstarts?
Why are there no scars on the Moon from Thayer's impact?
Why are there no scars on the Moon from Thayer's impact?
What happens to Earth over the next 150 years after Thayer's impact?
What happens to Earth over the next 150 years after Thayer's impact?
Why is our Moon considered unique in its relation to Earth?
Why is our Moon considered unique in its relation to Earth?
What event triggers the formation of Earth in the provided text?
What event triggers the formation of Earth in the provided text?
What phenomenon is described as 'static electricity instead sticking each piece to another'?
What phenomenon is described as 'static electricity instead sticking each piece to another'?
What is the potential fate of Earth if it does not grow quickly enough?
What is the potential fate of Earth if it does not grow quickly enough?
Which element plays a significant role in melting the interior of Earth according to the text?
Which element plays a significant role in melting the interior of Earth according to the text?
What process is described as 'tortured into unstable monstrosities' in the text?
What process is described as 'tortured into unstable monstrosities' in the text?
What is the primary reason for Earth's lucky survival among meteors in its early formation stage?
What is the primary reason for Earth's lucky survival among meteors in its early formation stage?
Which event signifies the beginning of accretion in the text?
Which event signifies the beginning of accretion in the text?
'Chunks of planet splash into orbit' primarily refers to:
'Chunks of planet splash into orbit' primarily refers to:
'The disk of debris will soon form the Earth's eternal companion, the moon' implies:
'The disk of debris will soon form the Earth's eternal companion, the moon' implies:
'Chunks of planet splash into orbit as the Earth devours its last meal' implies that:
'Chunks of planet splash into orbit as the Earth devours its last meal' implies that:
'This disk of debris will soon form the Earth's eternal companion, the moon. This is Thea's gravestone.' implies that:
'This disk of debris will soon form the Earth's eternal companion, the moon. This is Thea's gravestone.' implies that:
What is the main point of the passage?
What is the main point of the passage?
Why do the largest planetesimals grow exponentially in the arena described in the passage?
Why do the largest planetesimals grow exponentially in the arena described in the passage?
What happens when two equally matched combatants cross paths in the solar system's arena?
What happens when two equally matched combatants cross paths in the solar system's arena?
How does Jupiter impact the formation of the inner disk of the solar system?
How does Jupiter impact the formation of the inner disk of the solar system?
What is the outcome of gravitational combat between Jupiter and Saturn in the outer regions of the solar system?
What is the outcome of gravitational combat between Jupiter and Saturn in the outer regions of the solar system?
What fate awaits planetesimals ensnared by Jupiter as it advances from the outer regions towards Earth?
What fate awaits planetesimals ensnared by Jupiter as it advances from the outer regions towards Earth?
In what way is Earth depicted in the passage amidst the chaotic battles of planetesimals?
In what way is Earth depicted in the passage amidst the chaotic battles of planetesimals?
How are Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth described in terms of their formation within the solar system?
How are Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth described in terms of their formation within the solar system?
What role do collisions between proto-planets play in shaping celestial bodies according to the text?
What role do collisions between proto-planets play in shaping celestial bodies according to the text?
What significant role does Jupiter play during its interactions with planetesimals in the early solar system?
What significant role does Jupiter play during its interactions with planetesimals in the early solar system?
How does Saturn contribute to shaping the solar system's evolution based on its interactions with Jupiter?
How does Saturn contribute to shaping the solar system's evolution based on its interactions with Jupiter?
What is suggested about Earth's position among its neighboring planets during its formation?
What is suggested about Earth's position among its neighboring planets during its formation?
