What is cosmology?

• The study of galaxies

• The study of the universe as a single physical object

• The study of black holes

• The study of stars and planets

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Who discovered that the universe is expanding?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Edwin Hubble

• Albert Einstein

What is dark matter?

• A type of galaxy

• A form of light

• A type of black hole

• A new kind of particle with mysterious properties

What percentage of the universe is made up of dark energy?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the main evidence for the Big Bang theory?

• The presence of dark matter

• The expansion of the universe

• The existence of black holes

• The formation of stars

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What did the PANTHEON+ survey measure?

• The positions of galaxies

• The positions of supernovae

• The temperature of stars

• The speed of light

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What is the age of the universe according to modern cosmology?

• 10.5 billion years

• 12.5 billion years

• 13.77 billion years

• 15 billion years

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What is the main challenge in understanding dark matter and dark energy?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of funding

• Lack of technology

• Lack of understanding of their properties