Exploring the Universe: A Quiz

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• 400 to 700 nanometers

• 700 to 1000 nanometers

• 100 to 400 nanometers

• 1000 to 1500 nanometers

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Which type of galaxy is characterized by a flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust, and often has a central bulge?

• Elliptical Galaxy

• Irregular Galaxy

• Spiral Galaxy

• Lenticular Galaxy

What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

• The formation of stars

• The origin of the universe

• The lifecycle of galaxies

• The creation of black holes

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What is the phenomenon called when light from a galaxy shifts towards the red end of the spectrum?

• Blue Shift

• Red Shift

• Doppler Effect

• Cosmic Microwave Background

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According to Hubble's Law, what is the relationship between the distance of a galaxy and its velocity?

• Inversely proportional

• Directly proportional

• No relationship

• Exponentially proportional

What is an Astronomical Unit (AU) primarily used to measure?

• The distance between stars

• The distance between galaxies

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The distance across the Milky Way

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Which stage in the life cycle of a star is characterized by the fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core?

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

• Main Sequence

• Supernova

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What does the HR Diagram plot?

• Star temperature against luminosity

• Star age against distance

• Star mass against size

• Star color against brightness

How can spectral lines be used to determine the composition of a star?

• By measuring the star's brightness

• By analyzing the wavelengths of light absorbed or emitted

• By observing the star's size

• By calculating the star's distance

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What is the effect called when a star or galaxy moves towards us, causing its light to shift to shorter wavelengths?

• Red Shift

• Blue Shift

• Gravitational Lensing

• Cosmic Expansion

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