Big Bang Theory

Which statement is true about the Big Bang Theory?

• The galaxies are moving toward us.

• The galaxies are moving away from us.

• The universe remains static or unchanged in motion.

• None of the above

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Which elements are most abundant in the visible universe?

• Hydrogen and Carbon

• Carbon and Helium

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

Galaxies that are redshifted are:

• actually blue.
• really far away.
• invisible.
• moving away from us.

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The universe is expanding!  This means that:

• all of the galaxies are spreading out.
• the universe must have started from a single point.
• the universe is cooling down.
• all of the above.

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The Cosmic Background Radiation is:

• the remaining energy from the big bang.

• incredibly hot.

• visible to the human eye.

• only located in certain places in the universe.

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The universe is ____________ years old.

• 8.13 billion
• 13.8 billion
• 1.83 billion
• 381 million

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What were the original two elements in our universe?

• Lithium and Carbon
• Hydrogen and Neon
• Helium and Chlorine
• Hydrogen and Helium

The change in wavelength of light or sound that is due to the relative motion of the source towards or away from an observer.

• Radar Effect
• Doppler Effect
• Light Effect
• Reflection

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What are the the 3 types of galaxies?

• Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies
• Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies
•  Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies
• Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies

What are galaxies held together by?

• Gravitational Attraction
• Stars
• Other galaxies
• Dust and Gas

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