Big Bang Theory - Practice

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What is Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMB)?

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The remaining energy from the Big Bang.

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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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The origin of the universe.

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How does the abundance of hydrogen and helium support the Big Bang Theory?

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Hydrogen and helium are in the same ratio throughout the universe.

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Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation is a form of what?

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Energy.

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What does the Big Bang theory suggest about the universe?

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The universe is continually expanding.

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What is the significance of the CMB in cosmology?

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It provides evidence for the Big Bang Theory and helps scientists understand the early universe.

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What are the two main elements formed during the Big Bang?

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Hydrogen and helium.

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What does the term 'expansion of the universe' refer to?

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The observation that galaxies are moving away from each other, indicating that the universe is growing.

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What is redshift and how does it relate to the Big Bang Theory?

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Redshift is the phenomenon where light from distant galaxies shifts to longer wavelengths, supporting the idea of an expanding universe.

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What is the role of dark matter in the universe?

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Dark matter is a form of matter that does not emit light or energy, and it helps explain the gravitational effects observed in galaxies.