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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is evidence of the Big Bang Theory?Cavemen heard a loud bang at the beginning of time.The universe isn't movingThe universe is expandingThe universe is getting smaller
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true?
The galaxies are moving toward us.
The galaxies are moving away from us.
The universe remains static or unchanged in motion.
None of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
Light emitted from a star or galaxy can be separated into a band of colors, called a ________.
Red Shift
Wave Length
Spectrum
Microwave
- 4. Multiple Choice
Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?
How our planets and moons formed
How our universe began
How the sun turns hydrogen into helium
How fast light travels through space
- 5. Multiple Choice
As galaxies move away from our galaxy
a shift on the electromagnetic spectrum
(EMS) is noticed. This phenomena is
called _____________.
redshift
blueshift
unshift
blackshift
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe universe is expanding! This means that:all of the galaxies are spreading out.the universe must have started from a single point.the universe is cooling down.all of the above.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which elements are most
abundant in the visible
universe?
Hydrogen and Carbon
Carbon and Helium
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Helium
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is true about these two galaxies?The Sombrero Galaxy is closer to us.The Pinwheel Galaxy is moving away from us more slowly.The Pinwheel Galaxy is moving towards us.The Sombrero Galaxy is not moving. - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is true about these stars?Both of these stars are moving away from us.Both of these stars are moving towards us.Both of these stars are blueshifted.The star Sirius is closer to us.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe universe is expanding. This means that:Galaxies are getting bigger.Atoms are getting bigger.The universe is creating more matter.The amount of space between galaxies is increasing.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceDistance measurement used by astronomers for distant objects.KilometersLight YearsMilesLight Seconds
- 12. Multiple ChoicePlace these objects in order from smallest to largest.Planets, solar system, universe, galaxySolar system, planets, galaxy, universePlanets, solar system, galaxy, universeGalaxy, solar system, planets, universe
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the Doppler Effect?
A change in frequency due to the relative motion of a wave source and an observer
When a wave overlaps with another wave
When a wave bounces off of another object
When a wave bends due to traveling through a different medium
- 14. Multiple Choice
Light can change color due to the Doppler Effect.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
An astronomer looks at a star in the night sky. Based on his calculations the star's light is shifting towards the color blue. What does this mean about the star?
It's moving towards the astronomer
It's moving away from the astronomer
It's not moving at all
- 16. Multiple Choice
Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?
How our planets and moons formed
How our universe began
How the sun turns hydrogen into helium
How fast light travels through space
- 17. Multiple Choice
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation is a form of _________.
Matter
Energy
Visible Light
Water
- 18. Multiple Choice
How does Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation support the Big Band Theory?
Microwaves are found everywhere in the universe.
Microwaves occurred at the time of the Big Bang
Microwaves are useful in our everyday lives
Only A & B
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