Exploring the Big Bang Theory

What is the name of the theory that explains the origin of the universe as a rapid expansion from a single point?

• Steady State Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• Nebular Theory

• Plate Tectonics Theory

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Which element is most abundant in the universe according to the Big Bang Theory?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Iron

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What is the approximate age of the universe as estimated by scientists?

• 4.6 billion years

• 13.8 billion years

• 100 million years

• 1 trillion years

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Which of the following is direct evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• Fossil records

• Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

• Plate movement

• Ocean tides

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What does a redshift in the light from distant galaxies indicate?

• The galaxies are moving toward us

• The galaxies are moving away from us

• The galaxies are not moving

• The galaxies are getting colder

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Which two elements were primarily formed during the first few minutes after the Big Bang?

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Iron and Nickel

• Gold and Silver

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What is the study of the universe called?

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Chemistry

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Which scientist’s observations led to the discovery that the universe is expanding?

• Isaac Newton

• Edwin Hubble

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

Which of the following best describes the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation?

• Energy from the sun

• Leftover heat from the Big Bang

• Light from nearby stars

• Sound waves in space

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Which law states that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us?

• Newton’s Law

• Hubble’s Law

• Kepler’s Law

• Ohm’s Law