Quiz #1 Makeup

As galaxies move away from our galaxy

a shift on the electromagnetic spectrum

(EMS) is noticed. This phenomena is

called _____________.

• redshift

• blueshift

• unshift

• blackshift

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

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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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the blue side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

• Moving towards the Earth
• Moving away from the Earth
• This is a trick question that cannot be answered
• It isn't a star, it is a very large blueberry.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.

• It is not moving
• It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)
• It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)
• It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Stars are formed from big clouds of gas and dust is known as:

• dust cloud

• space fog

• neutron clouds

• nebulae

The main force acting on a nebula is:

• thermal expansion

• singularities

• gravity

• microscopic adhesion

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

A star is born when:

• nuclear fusion starts

• a nebula becomes a protostar

• gases in a nebula condense

• hydrogen is used up in fusion processes

When the core of a Red Supergiant collapses, a bright event occurs, known as:

• white dwarf

• supernova

• big bang

• black hole

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is the main factor that determines what a star will become?

• mass

• brightness

• temperature

• color

Which star has a hotter surface temperature and brighter luminosity than Sirius and will most likely end with a supernova event?

• 40 Eridani B

• Betelgeuse

• Rigel

• Pollux