Goal 1 Part 1 Practice

What does the Big Bang Theory propose about the universe’s origin?

• The universe has always existed without change

• The universe formed from colliding galaxies

• The universe started when stars first formed

• The universe began from a compressed point that expanded rapidly

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Approximately how old is the universe according to the Big Bang Theory?

• 4.6 billion years

• 1 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 13.7 billion years

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Which of the following is evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

• Solar flares from the Sun

• Craters on the Moon

• Earth’s magnetic field

• Cosmic background radiation

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What phenomenon shows galaxies moving away from us?

• Blueshift

• Eclipse

• Precession

• Redshift

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Which two elements were most abundant in the early universe?

• Oxygen and Carbon

• Nitrogen and Neon

• Iron and Nickel

• Hydrogen and Helium

Which is the largest structure in the hierarchy of the universe?

• Star

• Planet

• Solar System

• Galaxy

What is Earth’s relationship to the Sun?

• Earth is a comet orbiting the Sun

• Earth is a star within the Milky Way

• Earth is the Sun’s largest planet

• Earth is a satellite planet orbiting the Sun

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What is a nebula primarily composed of?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Ice and metal fragments

• Nitrogen and argon

• Hydrogen and helium

Which force pulls matter together in space?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Electricity

• Gravity

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Which force pushes matter apart and counteracts gravity?

• Magnetism

• Tension

• Inertia

• Pressure