Earth & Life Science Quiz

What is the main focus of the module on the Origin, Structure, and Composition of the Universe?

• Understanding the creation of Earth's structures

• Exploring the history of the Milky Way galaxy

• Studying the evolution of plant life

• Investigating the beginning of the Universe

What is the composition of ordinary/baryonic matter in the Universe?

• Composed of dark energy

• Made up of protons and neutrons

• Comprised of anti-matter

• Consists of dark matter

What is the role of dark matter in the Universe?

• Creates repulsive force

• Generates heat for stars

• Forms the structure of galaxies

• Causes the expansion of the Universe

What is the primary evidence of the Big Bang theory?

• Formation of black holes

• Red-shift of galaxies

• Cosmic Microwave Background radiation

• Abundance of dark energy

What is the significance of the red-shift of galaxies in supporting the Big Bang theory?

• Shows galaxies are stationary

• Indicates galaxies are moving closer together

• Reveals galaxies are moving away from each other

• Demonstrates galaxies are rotating

What is the main component of galaxies?

• Cosmic voids

• Dark energy

• Stars and interstellar matter

• Dark matter

What is the primary role of dark energy in the Universe?

• Exerts negative, repulsive pressure

• Forms the structure of stars

• Causes galaxies to collide

• Creates attractive force

What is the primary content of the Universe according to the Big Bang theory?

• Atoms and molecules

• Dark matter and dark energy

• Baryonic matter and galaxies

• Stars and planets

What is the primary function of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation?

• Forms new galaxies

• Causes the expansion of the Universe

• Indicates the remains of the Big Bang

• Provides heat for planets

What is the primary role of superclusters in the structure of the Universe?

• Form the basis of stars

• Rotate around cosmic voids

• Hold galaxies together

• Contain dark matter