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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIf an object is moving toward us, its spectrum will experienceno shiftred shiftblack spectrumblue shift
- 2. Multiple Choice
Hubble observed that galaxies are
expandingmoving away from usmoving towards usstanding still - 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
most galaxies are red-shifted
CMBR everywhere
the universe is gaining matter
the universe is expanding
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich piece of evidence supports the Big Bang theory?The more distant galaxies are moving the slowestThe more distant galaxies are moving the quickestThe more distant galaxies are moving towards usGalaxies and space is not changing
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the light from distant galaxies red-shifted?They produce more red light than nearby galaxiesThey are moving away from usThe longer wavelengths are filtered out more by dustThey are moving toward us
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAbout how long ago do scientists believe the universe began?13-14 billion years ago13-14 million years ago12-13 billion years ago12-13 million years ago
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Big Bang Theory, what did the universe begin as?Cosmic soupPrimordial AtomBlack HoleAtomic Bomb
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following techniques are used to measure the distances to stars?
Parallax
Doppler Shift
Universal recession
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIs the Big Bang Theory completely true forever?Yes, it fits with current data.Yes, we believe it to be so.No, theories evolve with new data.No, it does not fit with data.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe existence of the cosmic background radiation implies thatthe big bang model is wrong.the universe began in a hot, dense state.the universe did not have a moment of creation.the universe began in a cold, low-density state.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the original two elements in our universe?Lithium and CarbonHydrogen and NeonHelium and ChlorineHydrogen and Helium
- 12. Multiple ChoiceRight after the big bang, what happened to all the matter and energy?It spread out in all directionsIt evaporatedit shot forward in a straight beamIt oozed slowly along a flat plane
- 13. Multiple Choice
Who discovered that the galaxies were moving away from one another?Edwin HubbleIssac NewtonAlbert EinsteinGalileo Galile - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Cosmic Background radiation?Evidence of a large explosion in the universe leaving radiation behindIt is the life force that supports the universeEvidence of blackholes actually existingEvidence of that the universe is heating
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is red shift?Things in space are redThings in space will appear redder than they are if moving toward youThings in space will appear redder than they are if they are stationeryThings in space will appear redder than they are if moving away from you
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe "afterglow" of the energy from the origin of the universe that we see today.Cosmic radiationsunlightDoppler effectCosmic explosions
- 17. Multiple Choice
How is a theory different from a guess? Choose the best answer.
A theory cannot be disproven; a guess can be
A theory is backed up by hard evidence; a guess is not
A theory is agreed upon by scientists; a guess is only agreed on by laypeople
A theory is usually very old; a guess is usually very new
- 18. Multiple Choice
Place the following in sequence: A) Hubble makes his discoveries; B) Cosmic background radiation is first detected; C) Lemaitre proposes his theory
A, B, C
B, C, A
C, A, B
C, B, A
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is one major piece of evidence that the Big Bang theory is correct?
Astronomers have detected leftover radiation from the Big Bang
Everything in the universe has remained in the same location for billions of years
Astronomers have discovered that the universe is no longer expanding
Astronomers have discovered evidence that the universe will soon begin contracting in a "Big Crunch"
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
Abundance of Hydrogen and Helium
Background radiation distributed throughout the universe
Stars that are blue shifted
The universe is getting bigger
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