Big Bang Theory

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What happens to the wavelengths of energy if they are moving AWAY from a source?

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The waves stretch out and get longer.

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How is the 'Big Bang' described?

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An expansion.

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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon observed when galaxies move away from our galaxy?

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Redshift.

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What is the significance of the abundance of hydrogen and helium in the universe?

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Hydrogen and helium are in the same ratio throughout the universe, supporting the Big Bang Theory.

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What does the term 'redshift' refer to in the context of astronomy?

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The shift of light to longer wavelengths as objects in space move away from the observer.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory regarding cosmic microwave background radiation?

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The existence of uniform microwave radiation throughout the universe is a remnant of the Big Bang.

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What is the role of dark energy in the expansion of the universe?

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Dark energy is thought to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe.

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How does the Big Bang Theory explain the formation of elements in the universe?

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The theory suggests that light elements like hydrogen and helium were formed during the first few minutes after the Big Bang.

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What is the observable universe?

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The part of the universe that we can see and measure, limited by the speed of light and the age of the universe.

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What is the significance of the Hubble's Law in cosmology?

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Hubble's Law states that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us, supporting the idea of an expanding universe.