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Solar System Reservoirs

Solar System Reservoirs refer to regions like the Oort Cloud, where vast numbers of icy bodies reside. These bodies, including comets, originate from gravitational interactions with outer planets and can be influenced by nearby stars. Studying these reservoirs helps us understand the dynamics of solar system formation and evolution.

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Solar system reservoirs are vital regions in space that store various forms of matter, including gas, ice, and dust. These reservoirs significantly influence the formation and evolution of celestial bodies, such as planets and moons. Understanding these reservoirs helps scientists learn about the co...

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Key Terms

Reservoir
A storage area for matter in space.

Example: The Kuiper Belt is a reservoir of icy bodies.

Accretion
The process by which particles clump together to form larger bodies.

Example: Planets form through the accretion of dust and gas.

Gas Giant
A large planet composed mostly of gases.

Example: Jupiter is a gas giant with a thick atmosphere.

Icy Body
A celestial object primarily made of ice.

Example: Comets are considered icy bodies in the solar system.

Planetary Atmosphere
The layer of gases surrounding a planet.

Example: Earth's atmosphere is essential for supporting life.

Celestial Body
Any natural object in space.

Example: Stars, planets, and moons are all celestial bodies.

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Key Concepts

Reservoir typesFormation processesImpact on celestial bodiesDistribution of matter