Final Review

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What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

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In an experiment testing food's effect on focus, what is the independent variable?

Back

The different food.

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What is the independent variable in Randall's experiment with goldfish?

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The amount of salt.

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What are the three pieces of evidence for the current theory of the universe?

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Redshift, CMB (Cosmic Microwave Background), distribution of elements.

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What does redshift indicate in astronomy?

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Redshift indicates that an object in space is moving away from the observer, often used to determine the expansion of the universe.

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What is the significance of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)?

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The CMB is the afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, providing evidence for the universe's origin and its expansion.

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What does the distribution of elements in the universe suggest?

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The distribution of elements supports the Big Bang nucleosynthesis theory, indicating how elements were formed in the early universe.

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What does it mean if a galaxy is moving away from us?

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It means that the galaxy is experiencing redshift, indicating the universe is expanding.

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Fill in the blank: The universe was too _____ for stars to form immediately after the Big Bang.

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Small.

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What is the Doppler effect?

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The Doppler effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.