What is the Big Bang Theory?
The Big Bang Theory Review

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1.
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A theory that states the universe began as a small point that expanded rapidly about 13.7 billion years ago.
2.
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What is a singularity in the context of the Big Bang Theory?
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A singularity refers to the single small point where all of what would become the universe was concentrated before the Big Bang.
3.
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What does it mean that the universe is expanding?
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It means that the amount of space between galaxies is increasing.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the primary elements that make up most of the matter in the universe?
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Hydrogen, helium, and dark matter.
5.
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What is redshift?
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Redshift is the phenomenon where light from distant galaxies is shifted towards the red end of the spectrum, indicating that those galaxies are moving away from us.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)?
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The CMB is the afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, filling the universe and providing evidence for the Big Bang Theory.
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What is dark matter?
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Dark matter is a type of matter that does not emit light or energy, making it invisible and detectable only through its gravitational effects.
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