ES Unit 6 The Universe Test Practice

What theory is explained in E-ESS1-2 to show that the universe is changing over time?

• Theory of Relativity

• Quantum Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• String Theory

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What is the main focus of E-ESS1-2?

• Constructing a model of the solar system

• Explaining the Big Bang Theory based on evidence

• Describing the lifecycle of stars

• Illustrating the effects of gravity

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Which process is NOT mentioned in the SC State Standards for Earth Science?

• Nuclear fusion

• Big Bang Theory

• Photosynthesis

• Energy radiation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What does E-ESS1-1 suggest about the energy from the sun?

• It is absorbed by the moon

• It influences orbiting planets

• It is stored in the sun

• It is reflected by stars

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the Big Bang Theory primarily about?

• The end of the universe

• How the universe began

• The formation of black holes

• The lifecycle of stars

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What does the RedShift of light waves from space indicate?

• The universe is contracting

• The universe is expanding

• The universe is static

• The universe is cooling

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What does the term "singularity" refer to in the Big Bang Theory?

• A large, cold mass

• A small, dense, very hot matter

• A vast, empty space

• A collection of galaxies

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

What is the wavelength of red light in nanometers as shown in the diagram?

• 470 nm

• 655 nm

• 700 nm

• 600 nm

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The phenomenon observed when a star or galaxy moves toward the observer is called (a)  

• Blue shift
• Red shift
• Green shift
• Yellow shift

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Match the following shifts with their descriptions.

• Shift not commonly used in astronomy

• Yellow shift

• Shift indicating a star or galaxy moving away from the observer

• Red shift

• Shift not commonly used in astronomy

• Blue shift

• Shift indicating a star or galaxy moving toward the observer

• Green shift

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2