Cosmic Origins and Theories

Cosmic Origins and Theories

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Physics, Science, Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the fascination with origin stories, focusing on the universe's origin. It explains the Big Bang theory, which describes the universe's expansion from a hot, dense state. Key evidence supporting this theory includes Hubble's discovery of expanding galaxies, the predicted hydrogen-helium ratio, and cosmic microwave background radiation. The video also discusses various hypotheses about the universe's origin, such as quantum mechanics, string theory, and the multiverse. It concludes by highlighting the distinction between established knowledge and speculative ideas, emphasizing ongoing scientific inquiry.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of origin stories discussed in the introduction?

The origin of the universe

The origin of human species

The origin of life on Earth

The origin of galaxies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Edwin Hubble discover about distant galaxies?

They are moving towards us

They are stationary

They are disappearing

They are moving away from us

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted ratio of hydrogen to helium atoms in the universe?

1:1

100:1

50:50

92:8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What temperature is associated with the cosmic microwave background radiation?

2.7 degrees Kelvin

300 degrees Kelvin

100 degrees Kelvin

0 degrees Kelvin

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Big Bang theory not explain?

The expansion of the universe

The existence of black holes

The exact moment the universe began

The formation of galaxies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one hypothesis involving quantum mechanics about the universe's origin?

The universe was created by a supernova

The universe was created by a black hole

Quantum foam fluctuations started the expansion

The universe was always static

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are multidimensional strings theorized to do in one hypothesis?

Create black holes

Disappear over time

Collide to create the universe

Form galaxies

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