Origin of the Universe

Weak radiation in space that is left over from the first stages of the Big Bang that theoretically created the universe.

• Cosmic Background Radiation

• Static

• Singularity

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The study of the origin, history, and current state of the universe, based on observation and the use of theoretical models.

• Astrophysics

• Astronomy

• Cosmology

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What is the big bang theory?

• A theory that states that the universe started in a large mass and then imploded to form everything.

• A theory that states that the universe was there, will be and is there. Is homogeneous and isotropic.

• A theory that states that the universe is slowly coming back to a center.

• A theory that states that the universe started in a small mass and then expanded, the expansion cooled down the temperature and that resulted in the formation of matter, energy, space and time.

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The most commonly accepted scientific theory of how the universe formed.

• The Big Bang Show

• The Big Bang Theory

• The Electromagnetic Theory

• The Steady State Theory

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What is the Big Bang Theory?

• A theory about the end of the universe

• A theory about the formation of stars

• A theory about the origin of the universe

• A theory about the creation of black holes

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The Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for the origin of the universe, describing how it expanded from a hot, dense state. It does not pertain to the end of the universe, star formation, or black holes.

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__________ is the study of the origins of the universe

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The theory of the origin of the universe that is most popular among space scientists suggests that our universe originated how long ago?

• 10 – 20 centuries ago

• 10 – 20 thousand years ago

• 10 – 20 million years ago

• 10 – 20 billion years ago

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Many scientists who study the origin of the universe have this type of degree.

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

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The "afterglow" of the energy from the origin of the universe that we detect today.

• Cosmic microwave radiation

• sunlight

• Doppler effect

• Cosmic explosions

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The study of cosmology is concerned with

• Study of plant biology

• evolution of the universe,origin of the universe, the nature of the universe

• Study of ancient civilizations

• Study of marine life

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