Big Bang Quiz

A theory that says the universe began as a small point that expanded rapidly about 13.7 billion years ago.

• Big Bang Theory

• Singularity Theory

• Galaxy Theory

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A large grouping of stars, planets, gas, and dust in space held together by gravity.

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Space

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A pervasive radiation, also known as cosmic microwave background, seen in every direction that is evidence of the big bang theory

• Primordial Radiation

• Red Shift

• Creation of Atoms

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The change in wavelength that allows us to determine if an object if moving toward us or away from us

• Whiteshift and Blueshift

• Redshift and Greenshift

• Redshift and Blueshift

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The distribution of energy in wavelengths within a system

• Range

• Spectrum

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Which statement is true?

• The galaxies are moving toward us.

• The galaxies are moving away from us.

• The universe remains static or unchanged in motion.

• None of the above

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What does the Big Bang theory suggest?

• The universe was just there
• The Milky Way is the only solar system
• The universe is continually expanding
• The universe is collapsing in toward a single point

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What were the original two elements in our universe?

• Lithium and Carbon
• Hydrogen and Neon
• Helium and Chlorine
• Hydrogen and Helium

How is a theory different from a guess? Choose the best answer.

• a theory cannot be disproven; a guess can be

• a theory is backed up by hard evidence; a guess is not

• a theory is agreed upon by scientists; a guess is only agreed upon by laypeople

• a theory is usually very old; a guess is usually very new

Which term best describes conditions a few seconds after the Big Bang took place?

• frigid

• scorching

• liquid

• placid

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