Formation and Composition of the Universe

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

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

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

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

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