Which of the following statements about the Big Bang Theory is true?

It states that the universe was once in a hot, dense state.

It suggests the universe is contracting.

It explains the future fate of our universe.

It is universally accepted without any evidence.

Based on the picture, is this a young or old star? How do you know?

Young because it contains light elements.

Young because it contains heavy elements.

Old because it contains light elements.

Old because it contains heavy elements.

What does Hubble’s Law state about the relationship between distance and velocity of galaxies?

The further away the galaxy is, the faster it is moving away from us

The further away the galaxy is, the slower it is moving away from us

Galaxies do not move away from each other

All galaxies are at rest relative to each other

What is the significance of the Hubble constant in Hubble’s law?

It indicates the rate at which the universe is expanding

It represents the speed of light in a vacuum

It measures the mass of distant galaxies

It calculates the age of the nearest stars

Characteristics used to classify stars include ______.

size, brightness, and temperature.

size, distance, and brightness.

color, brightness, and distance.

Use the spectral fingerprint below to explain the motion of the star.

It is red-shifting and moving away

It is blue-shifting and approaching

It is blue-shifting and moving away

It is red-shifting and approaching

___________________ studies how EM waves interact with atoms and molecules.

Spectroscopy studies how EM waves interact with atoms and molecules.

Spectroscopy studies how sound waves interact with solids.

Spectroscopy studies how light waves interact with liquids.

Spectroscopy studies how radio waves interact with gases.

There are ______ known constellations in the sky.

There are 88 known constellations in the sky.

There are 100 known constellations in the sky.

There are 50 known constellations in the sky.

There are 75 known constellations in the sky.

Interpreting Diagrams: Use the diagrams to answer the following questions. HR Diagram: Where are Red giants, Red Supergiants, and White Dwarfs located on the diagram above?

Red giants are in the upper right, Red Supergiants are in the top, and White Dwarfs are in the lower left.

Red giants are in the lower left, Red Supergiants are in the upper right, and White Dwarfs are in the top.

Red giants are in the top, Red Supergiants are in the lower left, and White Dwarfs are in the upper right.

Red giants are in the lower right, Red Supergiants are in the top, and White Dwarfs are in the upper left.

The difference between a red and blue shift is:

Red shift indicates an object is moving away, while blue shift indicates it is moving closer.

Red shift indicates an object is moving closer, while blue shift indicates it is moving away.

Both red and blue shifts indicate an object is stationary.

Red shift and blue shift are unrelated to movement.

Astronomers can tell the difference between a spiral and elliptical galaxy by observing:

The shape and structure of the galaxy

The color of the stars within the galaxy

The distance of the galaxy from Earth

The number of planets orbiting the stars in the galaxy

Our sun is an average star. What is the life cycle of our Sun?

A. Nebula, Main Sequence, Red Giant, White Dwarf

B. Nebula, Red Giant, Main Sequence, Black Hole

C. Main Sequence, Red Giant, Supernova, Neutron Star

D. Nebula, Main Sequence, Supernova, Black Hole

What does the Big Bang Theory suggest about the origin of the universe?

The universe was created from a small, dense, and hot singularity about 15 billion years ago.

The universe has always existed in its current state.

The universe is the result of a collision between two older, separate universes.

The universe periodically expands and contracts in a cycle.

What is a light-year?

the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year

cluster of stars in a spherical shape

When objects are MORE MASSIVE, is the force of gravity between them STRONGER or WEAKER?

When objects are MORE MASSIVE, the gravity between the objects is STRONGER.

When objects are MORE MASSIVE, the gravity between them is WEAKER.

When objects are FARTHER APART, is the force of gravity between them STRONGER or WEAKER?

When objects are farther apart, the gravity between them is WEAKER.

When objects are farther apart, the gravity between the objects is STRONGER.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Rank the following stellar objects from smallest to largest.

a. Moon, planet, solar system, galaxy, universe

b. Planet, moon, galaxy, solar system, universe

c. Universe, galaxy, solar system, planet, moon

d. Moon, planet, solar system, universe, galaxy

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate age of the universe?

4.5 million years old

4.5 billion years old

13.8 million years old

13.8 billion years old

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30 sec • 1 pt

The size of space is so large, we cannot use traditional units of measurement. Which of the following is the largest unit of measurement we use to measure distances within the universe?

Kilometer

Light year

Parsec

Astronomical Unit

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which unit of measurement describes the distance between the Earth and Sun?

Kilometer

Light year

Parsec

Astronomical Unit

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The gravitational attraction between two objects in the universe is greatest when their masses are

small and the objects are close together

small and the objects are far apart

large and the objects are far apart

large and the objects are close together

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30 sec • 1 pt

Almost everything we know about the universe is based on…

Our observations of light

Sending astronauts to outer space

Listening to cosmic background radiation

Studying impact craters on the Earth and Moon

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30 sec • 1 pt

Cosmic background radiation detected from all directions in space provides evidence for the

Greenhouse effect

Doppler effect

Big bang theory

Geocentric theory

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Unit 2 Test: The Universe

Rank the following stellar objects from smallest to largest.

What is the approximate age of the universe?

The size of space is so large, we cannot use traditional units of measurement. Which of the following is the largest unit of measurement we use to measure distances within the universe?

Which unit of measurement describes the distance between the Earth and Sun?

The gravitational attraction between two objects in the universe is greatest when their masses are

Almost everything we know about the universe is based on…

Cosmic background radiation detected from all directions in space provides evidence for the

What event is known as the beginning of the universe?

Which of the following statements about the Big Bang Theory is true?

Which of the following objects gives off their own light?

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