History of the Universe Pre-Test

Which statement explains the big band?

• a. All matter in the universe is in the same location now that it was when the universe formed.
• b. Atoms collided in a massive explosion.
• c. All matter in the universe burst from a single, tiny point.
• d. Several planets collided and exploded.

Why do scientists accept the Big Bang theory?

• a. It is a belief based on faith and religion.
• b. Three pieces of evidence support the theory.
• c. They trust other scientists.
• d. It is the only theory about the creation of our Universe.

Which sentence best describes the concept of Redshift?

• a. Sound waves from Supernovas that are traveling toward the earth.
• b. Sound waves from Galaxies that are traveling away the earth
• c. Light waves from Supernovas that are traveling toward the earth
• d. Light waves from Galaxies that are traveling away from the earth

Which elements formed shortly after the Big Bang?

• a. Lithium and Boron
• b. hydrogen, carbon dioxide
• c. chlorine, helium
• d. hydrogen, helium

About 99% of ______________ is composed of the two elements you selected as your answer to question number 4.

• a. All Mountain Ranges
• b. The Universe
• c. Our Local Black Hole
• d. Lake Cumberland

The energy left behind from the Big Bang expansion/explosion is called _______________________.

• a. Redshift
• b. Background Radiation
• c. Abundance of Elements
• d. Blue shift

What is created by nuclear fusion inside stars?

• a. Lighter elements, like Hydrogen and Helium
• b. Heavier elements, like Carbon and Oxygen
• c. Man-made elements, like Neptunium
• d. Hydrogen only, and not Helium

Which star is moving away from Earth the fastest?

• Star A
• Star B
• Star C
• Star D

Which of the following atoms were formed by nuclear fusion inside stars?

• a. Helium, Lithium, and Beryllium
• b. Hydrogen, Helium
• c. Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
• d. Hydrogen, Lithium, Boron

Nuclear fusion is responsible for which of the following?

• a. Other planets
• b. Many heavy elements found on earth today
• c. All of the helium found on earth today
• d. The two lightest elements on the periodic table