Evidence for Big Bang Theory

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

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The Big Bang Theory is the scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, stating that it expanded from a singular point and is still expanding today.

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Which statement is NOT true about the Big Bang Theory?

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It is the scientific explanation of how life began on Earth and evolved over time.

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What are the two most common elements in the universe?

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Hydrogen and Helium.

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Why are hydrogen and helium the most common elements in the universe?

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They are the simplest elements, formed shortly after the Big Bang.

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What does universal expansion refer to?

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Universal expansion refers to the observation that galaxies are moving away from each other, indicating that the universe is expanding.

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What is redshift?

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Redshift is the phenomenon where light from distant galaxies is shifted to longer wavelengths, indicating that they are moving away from us.

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What is one piece of evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

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The universe is expanding, as evidenced by the redshift of galaxies.

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Which of the following is NOT evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

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Hieroglyphics describing the instant of the Big Bang.

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What is cosmic microwave background radiation?

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Cosmic microwave background radiation is the afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, filling the universe and providing evidence for its hot, dense origins.

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What does the term 'singularity' refer to in the context of the Big Bang?

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A singularity refers to a point in time when the universe was infinitely dense and hot, before it began to expand.

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