Essential Science Final Review

How long ago do we predict the Big Bang occurred?

• 13.3 bya

• 13.5 bya

• 13.7 bya

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What does the following picture of the universe show?

• cosmic radiation from the big bang

• the galaxies mapped out in the universe

• the stars mapped out in the universe

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NGSS.1-ESS1-1

What was the first element to form after the Big Bang?

• hydrogen

• helium

• oxygen

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Redshift shows that…

• galaxies are static (not moving)

• galaxies are moving towards us

• galaxies are moving away from us

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is the proposed cause for the increasing expansion of the universe?

• gravity

• dark energy

• dark matter

How much of the universe is predicted to be dark energy and dark matter?

• 90%

• 96%

• 99%

Which of the following is NOT a main type of galaxy?

• elliptical

• lenticular

• peculiar

What is the diameter of the Milky Way galaxy?

• 50,000 light years

• 100,000 light years

• 150,000 light years

The Big Dipper is an example of a…

• asterism

• constellation

• zodiac sign

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NGSS.1-ESS1-1

The sun is an example of a…

• main sequence star

• red giant

• white dwarf