The Universe

What does it mean if a star's spectrum is Red shifted?

• It means the star is staying the same distance from Earth.

• It means the star is moving away from the Earth.

• It means the star is getting closer to Earth.

• It doesn't mean anything.

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Which theory states that the Universe began as a small, dense point and then began to expand?

• The Flat Universe Theory.

• The Aristotle Theory.

• The Big Bang Theory.

• The Steady Expansion Theory.

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Which of the following events are in the correct order from oldest event to most recent?

• Solar system, Universe expansion, Sun, Galaxies.

• Universe expansion, Hubble telescope, planets, stars.

• planets, solar system, Jupiter, Supernova.

• Universe Expansion, galaxies, solar system.

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Which evidence does NOT support the Big Bang Theory?

• Cosmic Background Radiation.

• Composition of meteorites.

• Doppler Effect.

• Red shift of distant galaxies.

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If a star's spectral lines are blue shifted, it means...

• That the star is getting closer to Earth.

• Moving parallel to the Earth.

• That the star is getting farther away from Earth.

• The star will explode.

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A common characteristic in galaxies spectra that are moving away from Earth is...

• They are Blue Shifted.

• They are Red Shifted.

• They are not shifted.

• They are lining up.

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Which of the following information can NOT be gained from studying the spectra of stars?

• Their composition.

• Their movement.

• The number of planets around them.

• Their temperature.

Why is the Big Bang Theory the most accepted theory of how the universe was formed?

• It is a combination of religious and scientific facts.

• It isn't really a theory.

• It is a mathematical theory.

• It is the best explanation based on current scientific data.

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Which of the four fundamental forces have infinite range?

• Strong Force, Gravity, Electromagnetic Force.

• Gravity, Electromagnetic Force, Weak Force.

• Gravity, Electromagnetic Force.

• Strong Force, Gravity.

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If an ambulance passed by you, where would you hear a higher pitch?

• When the car is in front of you.

• When the car is behind you.

• When the car is down the road.

• When the car is above you.

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