Quiz on Dark Matter and Dark Energy

What is the study of the universe called?

• Astrophysics

• Cosmology

• Astronomy

• Geology

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?

• String Theory

• Quantum Theory

• Big Bang Theory

• Steady State Theory

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

• 50%

• 66.2%

• 70%

• 33.8%

What is dark matter primarily made of?

• Mysterious particles

• Gas

• Light particles

• Normal matter

When was dark matter discovered?

• 1970s

• 1990s

• 1960s

• 1980s

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

• Slows it down

• Has no effect

• Stops it

• Accelerates it

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

• 10 billion years

• 13.77 billion years

• 15 billion years

• 20 billion years

What survey measured the positions of about 1,500 supernovae?

• Galaxy Mapping Survey

• Cosmic Background Survey

• PANTHEON+ Survey

• Hubble Survey

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

• To eliminate them

• To measure their properties

• To create new theories

• To ignore them