Evidence for the Origin of the Universe

Red-shift is the name given to the _______ in wavelength of light observed from distant galaxies.

• increase

• decrease

The ______ the source moves, the greater the red-shift.

• faster

• slower

In the picture are two absorption spectra. Which has been observed in light from a distant galaxy?

• A

• B

Red-shift is evidence of which of these theories?

• Big Bang Theory

• Steady State Theory

• Both

Which of these discoveries disproved the Steady State Theory?

• Moons of Jupiter

• Red-shift

• Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

• Supermassive Black Holes

Which is the currently accepted model for the origin of the Universe?

• Steady State Theory

• Big Bang Theory

There is a larger red-shift observed in more distant galaxies compared to nearer ones. This shows that more distant galaxies are moving (a)   than nearer ones.