Big Bang Theory Concept Quiz

Which definition BEST explains the Big Bang Theory?

• The idea that the universe began as a single point.

• A massive explosion created the universe.

• The universe began to form from already existing galaxies.

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True or False: Over time, tiny particles of light and energy combine to form stars and galaxies.

• True
• False

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According to the Big Bang Theory, when did the universe suddenly begin?

• 13.8 million years ago

• 13.8 billion years ago

• 1 million years ago

• 3.2 billion years ago

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True or False: The galaxies are moving towards each other.

• True

• False

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Which of the choices below does NOT explain HOW the Big Bang Theory happened?

• The galaxies are moving away from each other.

• Cosmic Background Radiation

• Blue Light Radiation

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Reorder the following to summarize the details of each step in the Big Bang Theory:

• The first stars ignite and galaxies form.

• Extremely HOT point of energy.

• Helium turns into particles.

• The universe cools.

• Expansion speeds up and our solar system forms.

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The universe continues to ____________.

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About 13.8 billion years ago the universe began suddenly in a violent event called the ____________________.

• Big Bang Theory

• Origin Theory

• Universal Creation Theory.

• Cosmic Radiation Theory

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