History of Universe Pre-Test

Which statement explains the Big Bang?

• 1. All matter in the universe is in the same location now that it was when the universe formed.

• 1. Atoms collided in a massive explosion.

• 1. All matter in the universe burst from a single, tiny point.

• 1. All matter in the universe burst from a single, tiny point.

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Why do scientists accept the Big Bang theory?

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  1. It is a belief based on faith and religion.

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• 1. Three pieces of evidence support the theory.

• 3. They trust other scientists.

• 3. It is the only theory about the creation of our Universe.

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1. Which sentence best describes the concept of Redshift?

• 1. Sound waves from Supernovas that are traveling toward the earth.

• 1. Sound waves from Galaxies that are traveling away the earth.

• 1. Light waves from Supernovas that are traveling toward the earth

• 1. Light waves from Galaxies that are traveling away from the earth

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1. Which elements formed shortly after the Big Bang?

• 1. lithium and Boron

• 1. hydrogen, carbon dioxide

• 1. chlorine, helium

• 1. hydrogen, helium

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1. About 99% of ______________ is composed of the two elements you selected as your answer to question number 4.

• 1. All Mountain Ranges

• 1. The Universe

• 1. Our Local Black Hole

• 1. Utah Lake

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1. The energy left behind from the Big Bang expansion/explosion is called _______________________.

• 1. Redshift

• 1. Background Radiation

• 1. Abundance of Elements

• 1. Blue shift

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1. What is created by nuclear fusion inside stars?

• 1. Lighter elements, like Hydrogen and Helium

• 1.  Heavier elements, like Carbon and Oxygen

• 1. Man-made elements, like Neptunium

• 1. Hydrogen only, and not Helium

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Use the Original Hydrogen Spectrum to answer questions 10-Dotted lines have been added so that you can easily compare the original spectrum to Stars A-D.

1. Which star is moving away from Earth the fastest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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1. Which of the following atoms were formed by nuclear fusion inside stars?

• 1. Helium, Lithium, and Beryllium 

• 1. Hydrogen, Helium

• 1. Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• 1. Hydrogen, Lithium, Boron

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1. Nuclear fusion is responsible for which of the following?

   1. Other planets

   2. Many heavy elements found on earth today

   3. All of the helium found on earth today

   4. The two lightest elements on the periodic table

• 1. Other planets

• 1. Many heavy elements found on earth today

• 1. All of the helium found on earth today

• 1. The two lightest elements on the periodic table

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