Big Bang Theory Quiz - Remediation

What is the Big Bang Theory?

• The Big Bang Theory is a mythological story about the creation of the universe.

• The Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for the origin of the universe.

• The Big Bang Theory is a TV show about a group of friends in California.

• The Big Bang Theory is a conspiracy theory about the government hiding the truth about the universe.

When did the Big Bang occur?

• The Big Bang occurred approximately 100 million years ago.

• The Big Bang occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago.

• The Big Bang occurred approximately 10 billion years ago.

• The Big Bang occurred approximately 1 billion years ago.

What is the main evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• Detection of gravitational waves

• Discovery of dark matter

• Observation of black holes

• Observation of the cosmic microwave background radiation

What is the cosmic microwave background?

• The cosmic microwave background is the radiation left over from the Big Bang.

• The cosmic microwave background is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by black holes.

• The cosmic microwave background is caused by the reflection of sunlight off of Earth's atmosphere.

• The cosmic microwave background is the result of nuclear fusion in stars.

What is the expansion of the universe?

• Decrease in distance between all galaxies over time

• Increase in distance between all galaxies over time

• The universe is static and unchanging

• Galaxies moving closer together over time

What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

• Andromeda

• Orion

• Pegasus

• Milky Way

What is the current scientific consensus about the Big Bang Theory?

• The Big Bang Theory has been proven to be false and is no longer accepted by scientists.

• The Big Bang Theory is just one of many possible explanations for the origin of the universe.

• The current scientific consensus is that the Big Bang Theory is the prevailing cosmological model for the origin and evolution of the universe.

• The Big Bang Theory is a myth created by scientists to explain the origin of the universe.

What is the name of the phenomenon where galaxies appear to be moving away from us?

• Redshift

• Whiteshift

• Blueshift

• Yellowshift

What is the 'Redshift' phenomenon in the context of the universe's expansion?

• Redshift is the decrease in the wavelength of light emitted by an object moving away from the observer.

• Redshift is the increase in the wavelength of light emitted by an object moving towards the observer.

• Redshift is the change in color of galaxies as they age.

• Redshift is the change in color of stars as they burn out.