The Universe Quiz

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

• Eyes

• Space probes

• telescope

• Space spy

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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

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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_________ 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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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.

What is at the middle of a Heliocentric system?

• Mars

• Moon

• Sun

• Earth

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Who proposed the Heliocentric system?

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Galileo

What is at the middle of a Geocentric system?

• Sun

• Neptune

• Earth

• The Universe