Formation of the Universe

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Branch of science that studies stars, planets and other objects in space.

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Astronomy

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Which of the following is NOT true about the Big Bang Theory? It is the scientific explanation of how life began on Earth and evolved over time.

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This statement is NOT true about the Big Bang Theory.

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A universe is made up of many galaxies. True or False?

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True

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The Universe is expanding. True or False?

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True

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Evidence to support the Big Bang includes: Radioactive dating/decay of elements, Star cycles show ages of stars, Cosmic background radiation, Red shift of moving galaxies. What is the conclusion?

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All of these are evidence to support the Big Bang.

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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 it expanded from a singular point.

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What is cosmic background radiation?

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Cosmic background radiation is the afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, filling the universe.

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What does redshift indicate in astronomy?

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Redshift indicates that an object in space is moving away from us, supporting the expansion of the universe.

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What is a galaxy?

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A galaxy is a massive system that consists of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter.

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What is the observable universe?

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The observable universe is the part of the universe that we can see and measure, limited by the speed of light.