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The Universe Quiz

Authored by Joseph Corkren

Science

11th Grade

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The Universe Quiz
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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is the most popular scientific theory for the formation of our universe? ​ (a)  

Big bang theory
Simulation theory
Steady State theory
Galactocentric theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the big bang theory?

A theory that states that the universe started in a large mass and then imploded to form everything.

A theory that states that the universe was there, will be and is there. Is homogeneous and isotropic.

A theory that states that the universe is slowly coming back to a center.

A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Edwin Hubble discovered that the universe was still expanding by using what technological tool?

Eyes

Space probes

telescope

Space spy

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which doesn't explain what scientific theories are?

Are explanations of natural events or phenomenon

Has been tested many times and is supported by evidence taken over time

Is widely accepted

Based on opinions, hunches and religious ideas; Cannot be changed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What do the initial moments after the Big Bang have in common with the universe as it exists now? Choose the best answer.

The universe began expanding then, and it is still expanding today.

All the stars, galaxies, and planets that exist today were formed just a few moments after the Big Bang.

The universe back then could not sustain life, and it cannot sustain life now.

The universe was extremely hot then, and it is still extremely hot now.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

_________ is a theory states that the universe originated sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from an enormous explosion of a small volume of matter at extremely high density and temperature.

Steady State Theory

Big Bang Theory

Expansion Theory

none of the above

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What is a scientific theory? 

an explanation of why we think something is happening in science. 

a model developed as a prototype or first draft.

an explanation or model backed by results obtained/gathered from many tests or experiments.

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