The Big Bang Theory

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11th Grade
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Egay Espena
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the Big Bang Theory, which statement best represents the relationship between time and the size of the universe from the beginning of the universe to the present?
Size decreasing as time increases
Size and time both increasing
Size does not change as time increases
Size increases, then decreases as time increases
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
Cavemen heard a loud bang at the beginning of time.
The universe isn't moving
The universe is expanding
The universe is getting smaller
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
Abundance of Hydrogen and Helium
Cosmic Microwave Background (CMBR), is electromagnetic radiation which is a remnant from an early stage of the universe is everywhere
Stars that are blue shifted
The universe is getting bigger
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How did the discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation support the Big Bang Theory?
It suggests that Hydrogen and Helium were the first elements to form.
It confirms the age of the Earth to be around 5 billion years old.
It supports the idea that the universe used to be hotter.
It demonstrates that the universe continues to expand
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the age of our solar system and universe?
Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 5 billion years old.
Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 10 billion years old.
Our solar system is at least twice as old as the universe.
The universe is roughly 12-14 or 13.7 billion years old to be exact.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT true about the Big Bang Theory?
It is the scientific explanation of how life began on Earth and evolved over time.
It is the scientific explanation for the origin of the universe.
It states that the universe expanded from a single point and is still expanding today.
It states that the universe used to be much hotter and smaller.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can we conclude from the observation that nearly all galaxies are moving away from us?
Massive black holes are drawing galaxies away from Earth.
The Sun and Earth are located at the center of the universe.
Everything in the universe is moving the same direction.
The once-smaller universe is expanding in all directions.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2
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