Pre-Assessment: Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory explains

• why the universe was created

• the beginning of life

• Law of Gravity

• origins of the universe

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In redshift, the wavelengths of light become

• faster

• bluer

• shorter

• longer

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A galaxy that is moving toward the Earth will show

• an increase in light years

• a red shift in the spectrum

• a blue shift in the spectrum

• a decrease in brightness

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What does the Big Bang Theory say?

• Two galaxies collided causing a big bang.

• The universe is collapsing and getting smaller.

• The universe was created in its current location.

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

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

• The universe is getting smaller.

• The universe isn't moving.

• The universe is expanding.

• Cavemen heard a loud bang at the beginning of time.

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Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?

• Stars that are blue shifted.

• Abundance of Hydrogen and Helium

• CMBR everywhere

• The universe is getting bigger.

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What were the first elements formed after the Big Bang?

• Gold and Iron

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Lithium and Boron

• Carbon and Nitrogen

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Hubble observed that most galaxies are

• Expanding

• Moving away from us

• Standing still

• Moving toward us

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The Doppler Effect can be seen in

• Sound Waves

• Electromagnetic (light) waves

• Water Waves

• All of these

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 What is the cosmic background radiation?

• Red shifted galaxies

• Leftover heat from the Big Bang

• The shape of the universe

• The first primordial elements

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