Big Bang Theory (Radiation and Matter Eras)

The leading explanation for the formation of the universe is:

• The Continuance Theory

• The Big Bang Theory

• The Radiation Era

• The Matter Era

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

The universe is exponentially expanding. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• All of the galaxies are spreading out.

• The universe started from a single point.

• The universe is warming up.

• The universe is already too big for us to see the edge of it.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Which element was made first according to scientists?

• Hydrogen

• Lithium

• Carbon

• Helium

The Big Bang Theory states that the universe:

• Exploded into existence

• Is not moving

• Started as a single point

• Is shrinking

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Which statement best describes the age of the universe?

• The universe is approximately 4.5 billion years old.

• The universe is approximately 12.7 billion years old.

• The universe is approximately 4.6 billion years old.

• The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old.

The most common element in the universe is:

• Lithium

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

Which statement about the Milky Way and our solar system is true?

• The Milky Way formed about 1 billion years before our solar system.

• The Milky Way and our solar system formed around the same time about 4.6 billion years ago.

• The Milky Way formed about 12.7 billion years ago but our solar system formed only 4.6 billion years ago.

• The Milky Way and our solar system formed around the same time about 12.7 billion years ago.

What force of energy caused all the gas and dust particles to come together to form galaxies, planets, etc?

• Gravitational

• Magnetic

• Electrostatic

• Radiant

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

All of the following statements is true EXCEPT:

• Our solar system is one of many systems in our galaxy.

• There are many galaxies in our universe.

• Our Sun is at the center of our galaxy.

• Our solar system is probably not the only one with life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following events happened first?

• The universe began expanding and the superforce was dominant.

• The formation of the Milky Way.

• Stars formed and lit up the universe.

• The universe cooled and atoms were formed.