Quiz on Dark Matter and Dark Energy

What is the study of the universe called?

• Astrophysics

• Geology

• Cosmology

• Astronomy

Who discovered that galaxies are receding away from us?

• Albert Einstein

• Edwin Hubble

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What theory explains the origins of the universe?

• Big Bang Theory

• Theory of Relativity

• String Theory

• Quantum Theory

What is dark matter primarily made of?

• Normal matter

• A new kind of particle

• Light

• Gas

What percentage of the universe is made up of dark energy?

• 33.8%

• 50%

• 66.2%

• 70%

When was dark matter discovered?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What does dark energy do to the expansion of the universe?

• Keeps it the same

• Accelerates it

• Stops it

• Slows it down

What is the age of the universe according to modern cosmology?

• 10 billion years

• 20 billion years

• 13.77 billion years

• 15 billion years

What is the main goal of modern cosmology?

• To explore other planets

• To study black holes

• To measure dark matter and dark energy

• To find new galaxies

What did the PANTHEON+ survey measure?

• The temperature of stars

• The positions of supernovae

• The speed of light

• The size of galaxies