Understanding Dark Matter and Dark Energy

What is cosmology?

• The study of the universe as a whole

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of Earth's atmosphere

• The study of ocean currents

Who discovered that the universe is expanding?

• Galileo Galilei

• Edwin Hubble

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is dark matter?

• A type of star

• A form of visible light

• A new kind of particle with mysterious properties

• A type of black hole

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

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

What is the main theory that modern cosmology rests on?

• The String Theory

• The Steady State Theory

• The Quantum Theory

• The Big Bang Theory

What did the PANTHEON+ survey measure?

• The size of galaxies

• The temperature of stars

• The positions of supernovae

• The speed of light

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

• 4.5 billion years

• 20 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 13.77 billion years

What is dark energy responsible for?

• The formation of stars

• The acceleration of the universe's expansion

• The creation of black holes

• The movement of galaxies

What is the main challenge in understanding dark matter and dark energy?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of understanding of their properties

• Lack of funding

• Lack of technology

What is the main goal of modern cosmology regarding dark matter and dark energy?

• To create new particles

• To stop the universe's expansion

• To measure their properties precisely

• To find new galaxies