Sci 1 Big Bang

Which of the following is evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

• Cavemen heard a loud bang at the beginning of time.
• The universe isn't moving
• The universe is expanding
• The universe is getting smaller

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What is the CMBR

• The shape of the universe
• The first primordial elements
• Red shifted galaxies
• Leftover heat from the Big Bang 

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What is the percentage of Hydrogen in the Universe?

•  0.10% 
• 8%
• 91.90%
• 100%

Which of the following statements best summarizes the presence of matter in the universe?

• There are more metal elements in the universe than nonmetals.
• All elements exist in an equal amount throughout the universe.
• There are more heavy elements than light elements.
• There are more light elements than heavy elements.

What can we conclude from the observation that nearly all galaxies are moving away from us?

• Massive black holes are drawing galaxies away from Earth.
• The Sun and Earth are located at the center of the universe.
• Everything in the universe is moving the same direction.
• The once-smaller universe is expanding in all directions.

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Which of the following best describes the expansion of the universe?

• As space expands, matter spreads out to fill up the empty space.
• Expansion involves the spreading of matter into infinite and empty space.
• As space expands the empty space between matter increases.
• As space expands, matter continually is created to fill that space.

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As part of the modern theory of the origins of the elements, it is hypothesized that before the formation of the stars, most of the matter in the universe consisted of what atoms?

• hydrogen and helium
• nitrogen and carbon
• silicon and lithium
• uranium and radium

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Why is the abundance of H/He throughout galaxies an important piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang?

• H/He were two of the first elements to form following the Big Bang.
• H/He are highly reactive generating hot spots.
• H/He are high mass elements formed from supernovae.
• All the above

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What is the study of all matter and energy in the universe involving celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Cosmology

• Cosmogony

Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?

• How our planets and moons formed

• How our universe began

• How the sun turns hydrogen into helium

• How fast light travels through space

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