Big Bang Theory Review

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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A theory that states the universe began as a small point that expanded rapidly about 13.7 billion years ago.

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What does it mean that the universe is expanding?

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The amount of space between galaxies is increasing.

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What does redshift indicate about a galaxy?

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A redshifted galaxy is moving away from us.

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What can we conclude from the observation that nearly all galaxies are moving away from us?

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The once-smaller universe is expanding in all directions.

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What is the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)?

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The CMB is the afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, filling the universe.

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What is the significance of the abundance of elements in the universe?

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It provides evidence for the processes that occurred during the Big Bang.

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What is a singularity in the context of the Big Bang Theory?

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A point in the universe where density and gravity are thought to be infinite.

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What is the role of dark energy in the universe?

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Dark energy is believed to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe.

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What is Hubble's Law?

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Hubble's Law states that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us.

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What is the difference between redshift and blueshift?

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Redshift indicates an object is moving away, while blueshift indicates it is moving closer.