Big Bang Theory

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What is the CMBR?

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Leftover heat from the Big Bang.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the Big Bang Theory?

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It is the scientific explanation of how life began on Earth and evolved over time.

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As galaxies move away from our galaxy, a shift on the electromagnetic spectrum is noticed. This phenomenon is called _____________.

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redshift.

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Why is the abundance of H/He throughout galaxies an important piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang?

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H/He were two of the first elements to form following the Big Bang.

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Which statement is true?

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The galaxies are moving away from us.

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What does the Big Bang Theory explain?

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The origin of the universe.

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What is redshift?

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The phenomenon where light from galaxies moving away from us shifts to longer wavelengths.

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What are the first two elements formed after the Big Bang?

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Hydrogen and Helium.

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What does the expansion of the universe imply?

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The universe is still growing larger over time.

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What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

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The cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) and the abundance of light elements.

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