Formation and Composition of the Universe

Formation and Composition of the Universe

Assessment

Passage

Science

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Kurt Woodward

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key pieces of evidence supporting the Big Bang theory?

Red shift of light from distant galaxies

Presence of black holes

Existence of dark matter

Gravitational waves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the cosmic microwave background radiation provide?

A snapshot of the infant universe

Evidence of black holes

Proof of dark matter

A map of the universe's future

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary composition of the universe according to the Big Bang theory?

Hydrogen and helium

Oxygen and carbon

Iron and nickel

Silicon and magnesium

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are elements heavier than iron formed in the universe?

During the explosive supernova stage of massive stars

Through the Big Bang

By the collision of galaxies

In the core of small stars

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process contributes to the diversity of elements in the universe?

Nuclear fusion within stars

Formation of black holes

Cosmic microwave background radiation

Red shift of light