Big Bang Theory Evidence
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is redshift?
Back
Redshift is the phenomenon where light from an object moving away from an observer is shifted to longer wavelengths, making it appear redder.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is blueshift?
Back
Blueshift is the phenomenon where light from an object moving towards an observer is shifted to shorter wavelengths, making it appear bluer.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Doppler Effect describe?
Back
The Doppler Effect describes the change in wavelength of light or sound due to the relative motion of the source towards or away from an observer.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the Big Bang theory suggest about the universe?
Back
The Big Bang theory suggests that the universe is continually expanding from an initial singularity.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of galaxies moving away from us?
Back
The movement of galaxies away from us indicates that the universe is expanding, supporting the Big Bang theory.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the wavelength of light from an object moving away from Earth?
Back
The wavelength of light from an object moving away from Earth increases, resulting in redshift.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between speed and redshift?
Back
An object moving very fast away from Earth will exhibit more redshift than an object moving slowly away.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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