Cosmology - The Big Bang and the Fate of the Universe

The study of the universe's origin, structure, and fate is known as ______.

• Astrology

• Cosmology

• Geology

• Meteorology

What is the term for the hypothetical end of the universe where it tears apart?

• Big Crunch

• Big Freeze

• Big Rip

• Big Bang

What is the Big Bang Theory?

• A theory about the end of the universe

• A theory about the beginning of the universe

• A theory about the solar system

• A theory about black holes.

Distinguish between Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Which one is primarily responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe?

• Dark Matter

• Dark Energy

• Both

• Neither

Describe how the universe has expanded since the Big Bang. Which of the following best describes this expansion?

• Linear

• Exponential

• Cyclical

• Static

Interpret how cosmic background radiation supports the expansion of the universe. Fill in the blank: Cosmic background radiation is a remnant of the ______.

• Big Bang

• Big Crunch

• Big Rip

• Steady State

The Big Bang Theory is supported by several pieces of evidence. One such evidence is the ______ of galaxies.

• redshift

• blueshift

• static position

• rotation

Cosmology is the scientific study of the origin, structure, evolution, and _______ fate of the universe.

• immediate

• eventual

• temporary

• past

The eventual fate of the universe is a topic studied in _______.

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Cosmology

• Physics

Cosmology is concerned with the _______ fate of the universe.

• immediate

• eventual

• past

• present