The Expanding Universe

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?
Back
The origin of the universe.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one evidence used to support the Big Bang Theory?
Back
Red shift.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Big Bang Theory?
Back
A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, cooling down the temperature and resulting in the formation of matter, energy, space, and time.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How would you classify a galaxy that has a spiral shape?
Back
Spiral galaxy.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the speed of a galaxy as it gets farther away from us?
Back
It is moving faster.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is red shift?
Back
The phenomenon where light from distant galaxies shifts to longer wavelengths, indicating they are moving away from us.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the cosmic microwave background radiation?
Back
It is evidence of the heat left over from the Big Bang, filling the universe.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
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