Construct an Explanation of the Origin, Expansion, and Scale of the Universe Based on Astronomical Evidence

Red-shift is the name given to the _______ in wavelength of light observed from distant galaxies.

• increase

• decrease

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The ______ the source moves, the greater the red-shift.

• faster

• slower

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In the picture are two absorption spectra. Which has been observed in light from a distant galaxy?

• A

• B

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Red-shift is evidence of which of these theories?

• Big Bang Theory

• Steady State Theory

• Both

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Which of these discoveries disproved the Steady State Theory?

• Moons of Jupiter

• Red-shift

• Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

• Supermassive Black Holes

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Which is the currently accepted model for the origin of the Universe?

• Steady State Theory

• Big Bang Theory

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There is a larger red-shift observed in more distant galaxies compared to nearer ones. This shows that more distant galaxies are moving ______ than nearer ones.

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