Big Bang Quiz

How long ago did the Big Bang occur?

• 380,000 years ago

• 4.6 billion years ago

• 13.7 billion years ago

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When did the universe start to become opaque (see through)?

• 13.7 billion years before the big bang.

• 380,000 years after the big bang.

• 4.6 billion years from our current time.

• 13.7 billion years after the big bang.

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What was the Big Bang?

• a massive explosion that formed all matter, space and energy we see today.

• a tiny point expanded and when it did, space expanded with it.

• scientists are unclear on exactly what the Big Bang is or what took place during that time period.

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What had to happen before the first atoms could form?

• the universe had to heat up enough

• there had to be enough light energy for atoms to form.

• the universe had to cool down enough.

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What was a brief process during the big bang where the universe expanded rapidly in a short period of time?

• deceleration

• big bang

• inflation

• singularity

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Which two elements make up the majority of 'regular' matter in the cosmos? (check only two!) Check all that apply.

• lithium

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• helium