Question

when the solar system formed, smaller bodies joined together through collision and the force of gravity to form larger bodies called

o a moons

o b. asteroids

o c meteors

o d. planetesimals

Explanation:

• Moons are natural satellites orbiting planets.
• Asteroids are rocky bodies in space, mostly in the asteroid belt.
• Meteors are “shooting stars” seen when meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere.
• Planetesimals are formed by smaller bodies joining via collision and gravity during solar system formation.

Answer:

D. Planetisimals