Space and the Universe

What is the Big Bang Theory?

• A theory that the universe is contracting

• The most widely accepted scientific theory of the origin of the universe

• A theory that the universe is in a steady state

• A theory about the end of the universe

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What does Redshift indicate?

• An object moving toward an observer

• An object moving in a circular orbit

• An object moving away from an observer

• An object remaining stationary

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What is a Nebula?

• A small, rocky body orbiting the sun

• A device used to observe distant heavenly bodies

• An enormous cloud of dust and gas in space

• A moon, planet, or machine that orbits a planet or star

What is the difference between a Refractor Telescope and a Reflector Telescope?

• A Refractor Telescope uses mirrors, while a Reflector Telescope uses lenses

• A Refractor Telescope uses lenses to bend light, while a Reflector Telescope uses mirrors to magnify objects

• A Refractor Telescope magnifies distant objects, while a Reflector Telescope bends light

• A Refractor Telescope and a Reflector Telescope are the same

What is the purpose of a Spectroscope?

• To collect and focus radio waves

• To collect light from distant stars and separate it into bands

• To bend and focus light rays to produce images of objects in space

• To launch into orbits for observing distant heavenly bodies

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What causes a Spring tide?

• The alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth at a 90 degree angle

• The alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth in a straight line

• The gravitational pull of the sun only

• The gravitational pull of the moon only

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What is a Space probe?

• A manned spacecraft sent to explore space

• A natural satellite of a planet

• An unpiloted, unmanned device sent to explore space and gather scientific information

• A telescope used to observe distant objects in space

What is is the remnant of the early radiation that filled the universe that is said to be evidence of the Big Bang.

• Radiation

• Radio waves

• Cosmic Microwave Radiaton

• Cosmic Background Radiation

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What is is an apparent shift toward shorter wavelengths of light caused when an object moves toward an observer.

• Red Shift

• Blue Shift

• Purple Shift

• Orange Shift

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What pulls objects toward each other and keeps planets and satellites in orbit.

• Air resistnace

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• The atmosphere

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