The Evolution of the Universe

What is the initial state of the universe according to the Big Bang Theory?

• A hot, dense point

• A small, icy sphere

• A cold, sparse cloud

• A large, empty void

What process describes the rapid expansion of the universe from a subatomic size to a larger size almost instantly?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Inflation

• Contraction

What significant change occurred in the universe about 300,000 years after the Big Bang?

• The universe stopped expanding

• The first stars were formed

• The universe became transparent to light

• The universe became opaque

What event led to the formation of the Sun and the solar system?

• The collision of two galaxies

• The explosion of a nearby star

• The merging of two black holes

• The cooling of the universe

What philosophical question is raised about human understanding of the universe?

• Is the universe infinite?

• Can humans ever travel faster than light?

• Are humans capable of understanding the true origin of the universe?

• Will humans ever colonize other galaxies?