Formation of the Universe

1.

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The theory that the universe began with a tremendous explosion is called...

the raisin-bread model

cosmology

cosmic background radiation

the big bang theory

2.

Multiple Choice

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According to the big bang theory, all the contents of the universe was compressed under extreme...

pressure, temperature, and density.

temperature, shape, and color.

density, temperature, and shape.

pressure, color, shape.

3.

Multiple Choice

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One way scientists calculate the age of the universe is to measure the distance...

unheard of

from the planets to Earth.

from space to Earth.

from Earth to various galaxies.

4.

Multiple Choice

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Scientists think that the universe will...

end someday.

eventually shrink.

expand forever.

expand and shrink on a regular basis.

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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Evidence suggests that the whole Universe is expanding and that it might have started billions of years ago from one place with the big bang.

True

False

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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About how long ago do scientists believe the universe began?

13-14 billion years ago

13-14 million years ago

12-13 billion years ago

12-13 million years ago

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What were the original two elements in our universe?

Lithium and Carbon

Hydrogen and Neon

Helium and Chlorine

Hydrogen and Helium

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

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The event that marks the beginning of our known universe

Theory of Evolution

Big Bang Theory

Cell Theory

Blackhole theory

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

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What does the Big Bang theory suggest?

The universe was just there

The Milky Way is the only solar system

The universe is continually expanding

The universe started as a point and is moving towards each other

10.

Multiple Choice

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The big bang was a what?

explosion

unknown

expansion

contraction

11.

Multiple Choice

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Earth and its solar system are a part of which of the following galaxies?

Andromeda

Black Eye

Milky Way

Cartwheel

12.

Multiple Choice

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What are stars mainly made of?

Dust particles

Hot Liquid

Hot Gas

Rock

13.

Multiple Choice

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What is the name given to the event that formed the Universe?

The Big Burst

The Big Bang

The Loud Explosion

The Fizzy Pop

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a supernova?

A formation of a galaxy

An explosion of a huge star

The outer portion of a black hole

A type of star

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