Fine-Tuning of the Universe Quiz

What are the fundamental constants and quantities of the universe determined by?

• Molecules and compounds

• Planets and asteroids

• Atoms and subatomic particles

• Galaxies and stars

If the force of gravity is determined by the gravitational constant, what would happen if this constant varied by just one in ten to the sixtieth parts?

• The universe would expand too rapidly

• The expansion rate of the universe would slow down

• No physical, interactive life could exist

• The universe would collapse back on itself

What is the expansion rate of the universe driven by?

• The strong nuclear force

• The gravitational constant

• The cosmological constant

• The electromagnetic force

If the mass and energy of the early universe were not evenly distributed to an incomprehensible precision of one part in 10 to the 10 to the 123, what would be the result?

• The universe would remain unchanged

• The universe would collapse back on itself

• The universe would expand too rapidly

• The universe would be hostile to life

What are the three live options for the fine-tuning of the universe?

• Physical necessity, randomness, or design

• Chance, design, or evolution

• Physical necessity, randomness, or evolution

• Physical necessity, chance, or design

According to the text, why is a life-prohibiting universe not impossible?

• Because there's no scientific evidence for fine-tuning

• Because the universe must be life-permitting

• Because the probabilities involved are too remote

• Because the constants and quantities are determined by the laws of nature

What is the speculative approach known as that some have opted for in an effort to explain the fine-tuning?

• The alternate reality

• The parallel universe

• The multiverse

• The cosmic generator

What does the text say about the existence of the multiverse?

• It is a proven scientific fact

• It cannot be detected, observed, measured, or proved

• It has been detected and observed

• It is beyond any doubt

What is the best explanation for why the universe is fine-tuned for life according to the text?

• Random chance

• Design

• Physical necessity

• Evolution

What conclusion does the text suggest about the fine-tuning of the universe?

• It was designed that way

• It is beyond question

• It is due to random chance

• It is due to physical necessity