Exploring the Universe's Origins and Fate

Which theory explains the currently accepted model of the evolution of the universe ?

• Steady State Theory

• String Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• Quantum Theory

• Heliocentric Model

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In no less than two sentences, but no more than three,

SUMMARIZE the Big Bang Theory.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What is the primary element that was created during the Big Bang?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the role of dark energy in the universe.

• It causes the universe to contract.

• It is responsible for the formation of stars.

• It accelerates the expansion of the universe.

• It is the primary component of black holes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the cooling of the universe led to the formation of the first stars.

• Cooling allowed atoms to form, leading to gravitational collapse and star formation.

• Cooling caused the universe to contract, forming stars.

• Cooling increased the energy levels, sparking star formation.

• Cooling created dark matter, which formed stars.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the expansion of the universe affect the wavelength of light from distant galaxies?

• It shortens the wavelength, causing a blue shift.

• It lengthens the wavelength, causing a red shift.

• It has no effect on the wavelength.

• It causes the wavelength to fluctuate randomly.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the potential outcomes for the end of the universe based on current scientific theories discussed in the video.

• The universe will collapse into a singularity, perhaps triggering another Big Bang.

• The universe will continue expanding indefinitely; eventually even atoms get ripped apart, and the universe returns to an energy state .

• The universe will reach a stable state and stop expanding, remaining that way for eternity.

• All of the above are potential outcomes discussed in the video.

What evidence supports the theory of the Big Bang?

• The presence of black holes.

• The cosmic microwave background radiation.

• The existence of dark matter.

• The abundance of heavy elements.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the concept of the multiverse challenge traditional views of the universe?

• It suggests the universe is infinite and unchanging.

• It proposes the existence of multiple, possibly infinite, universes.

• It denies the existence of any universe.

• It supports the idea of a single, finite universe.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Critically assess the role of dark energy in the future evolution of the universe.

• Dark energy will cause the universe to collapse.

• Dark energy will slow down the expansion of the universe.

• Dark energy will continue to accelerate the expansion of the universe.

• Dark energy will have no impact on the universe's future.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking