Exploring the Universe: Big Bang Quiz

What is the Big Bang theory?

• The idea that the universe has always existed in its current state

• The theory that the universe began from a single, extremely hot and dense point and has been expanding ever since

• The belief that the universe is shrinking over time

• The concept that stars are the center of the universe

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Which type of evidence supports the Big Bang theory?

• Fossil records

• Light spectra from distant galaxies

• Ocean currents

• Plate tectonics

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What does a redshift in the light from a galaxy indicate?

• The galaxy is moving toward us

• The galaxy is moving away from us

• The galaxy is not moving

• The galaxy is spinning faster

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Which element was primarily formed during the first few minutes after the Big Bang?

• Iron

• Hydrogen

• Gold

• Uranium

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What is the cosmic microwave background radiation?

• Radiation left over from the Sun

• Faint glow left over from the early universe

• Light from nearby stars

• Energy from black holes

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Which device uses wave behavior to transmit information?

• Thermometer

• Radio

• Ruler

• Balance scale

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What does the term "light spectra" refer to?

• The speed of light

• The range of colors produced when light is separated by a prism or diffraction grating

• The weight of light

• The temperature of a star

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Which of the following best describes blueshift?

• Light from an object moving away from the observer

• Light from an object moving toward the observer

• Light from a stationary object

• Light from a black hole

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What is the main component of most stars?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

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Which of the following is NOT evidence for the Big Bang theory?

• Redshift of galaxies

• Cosmic microwave background radiation

• Fossilized dinosaur bones

• Abundance of light elements

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