Earth Science, Observing Space, Galaxies, Big Bang Theory

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How long ago do cosmologists believe the universe began with the Big Bang?

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13 to 14 billion years ago.

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What is the attractive force that exists between all objects, creating stars, planets, solar systems, and galaxies?

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Gravity.

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What is the name of our galaxy and what type of galaxy is it?

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Milky Way : Spiral.

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What is the study of the atmosphere, weather, and climate?

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Meteorology.

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What is the study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the Earth?

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Geology.

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What is the term for the explosion that marked the beginning of the universe?

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Big Bang.

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What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravity.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust?

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Spiral galaxy.

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What is the primary focus of astronomy?

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The study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole.

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What is the difference between meteorology and climatology?

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Meteorology focuses on short-term weather patterns, while climatology studies long-term climate trends.