The Cosmic Review : Exploring the Universe

What process powers the sun and other stars?

• Chemical reactions

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Gravitational collapse

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What element is primarily fused in the core of the sun?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

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What theory explains the origin of the universe?

• Steady State Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• Pulsating Universe Theory

• Quantum Fluctuation Model

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What can star spectra tell us about a star?

• Its color only

• Its temperature and composition

• Its distance from Earth

• Its age

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What is solar weather primarily influenced by?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The moon's gravitational pull

• Solar flares and coronal mass ejections

• The alignment of planets

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Which element is the end product of the fusion process in the sun?

• Carbon

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Iron

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How does the Big Bang Theory explain the distribution of galaxies in the universe?

• Galaxies are randomly distributed

• Galaxies are moving away from each other

• Galaxies are moving towards a central point

• Galaxies remain static

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What phenomenon occurs when a large amount of solar energy is released into space?

• Aurora

• Solar eclipse

• Solar flare

• Lunar eclipse

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What is the primary method by which energy is transported from the sun's core to its surface?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Advection

What does the redshift of light from distant galaxies suggest?

• The galaxies are moving towards us

• The universe is contracting

• The universe is expanding

• The light loses energy due to gravity

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