Question

theories about the universe quick check
how is the formation of the solar system related to the big bang? (1 point)
○ the expansion of the solar system caused the big bang
○ the solar system formed about 9 billion years after the big bang
○ the solar system formed during the dark ages directly after the big bang
○ the solar system was formed before the big bang created the first stars

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because the Big Bang caused the universe's expansion, not the solar system's expansion causing the Big Bang.
• The second option is correct: The Big Bang occurred around 13.8 billion years ago, and the solar system formed about 4.6 billion years ago, so it formed about 9 billion years after the Big Bang (13.8 - 4.6 ≈ 9.2).
• The third option is incorrect as the "dark ages" were before stars and galaxies formed, and the solar system formed much later.
• The fourth option is incorrect because the Big Bang happened first, creating the first stars, and the solar system formed later.

Answer:

B. The solar system formed about 9 billion years after the big bang