Big Bang/Solar Nebula/Stars Review

In red shift, the wavelengths of light become

• bluer

• shorter

• longer

• faster

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The Big Bang Theory explains

• why the universe was created

• the beginning of life

• origin of the universe

• Law of Gravity

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A galaxy that is moving toward the Earth will show

• a decrease in brightness

• blue shift in the spectrum

• a red shift in the spectrum

• an increase in light years

What does the Big Bang Theory say?

• The universe is collapsing and getting smaller.

• Two galaxies collided causing a big bang

• The universe was created in its current location

• All of the matter in the Universe expanded from a tiny, dense point

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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 getting smaller

• The universe is expanding

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Why do massive stars have shorter lifespans than average stars?

• They have less fuel to burn

• They burn their fuel faster

• They are excited to get through their lifecycles faster

• They have less steps in their lifecycles

What is the last step in the life cycle of the Sun (low mass star)?

• Supernova

• Black hole

• planetary nebula

• white dwarf

During which of the following phases does the core of a massive star have so much

gravity that even light can't escape?

• Black hole

• white dwarf

• neutron star

• supernova

Which phase is our Sun in?

• Red supergiant

• Main sequence

• white dwarf

• neutron star

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How many years ago did the Big Bang happen?

• 4.5 billion

• 13 billion

• 13 million

• 4.5 million

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