Question

which statement describes earth? it is an outer planet. it is a gaseous planet. it was formed from gas and dust. it has a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium.

Explanation:

• Earth is an inner planet, not an outer planet. Outer planets are further from the Sun (e.g., Jupiter, Saturn).
• Earth is a terrestrial (rocky) planet, not a gaseous planet. Gaseous planets like Jupiter are mainly composed of gases.
• Earth was indeed formed from gas and dust in the solar nebula.
• Earth's atmosphere is mainly nitrogen and oxygen, not thick hydrogen and helium (which is characteristic of gaseous planets like Jupiter).

Answer:

It was formed from gas and dust.