Exploring Cosmic Background Radiation

Exploring Cosmic Background Radiation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video introduces cosmic background radiation, a remnant of the Big Bang, and its significance in understanding the universe. It presents a cosmic map that visualizes temperature variations in the radiation as mountains and oceans, making it more engaging. The map includes constellations and overlays like infrared views. Viewers are encouraged to interact with the map by naming spots, supporting MinutePhysics, and contributing to science education.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Cosmic Background Radiation a picture of?

The big bang

The future of the universe

A distant galaxy

A black hole

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Cosmic Background Radiation been traveling to reach Earth?

20 billion years

13.7 billion years

10 billion years

5 billion years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the BigBangRegistry.com map allow you to explore?

The depths of the ocean

The interior of a black hole

The earliest picture of our universe

The surface of Mars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the 'hot spots' and 'cold spots' represented on the map?

Hot spots as mountains, cold spots as oceans

Hot spots as stars, cold spots as planets

Hot spots as cities, cold spots as villages

Hot spots as deserts, cold spots as forests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional feature helps users orient themselves on the map?

A star chart

Constellations

A compass

A GPS tracker

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of overlays does the map offer?

Infrared view of the sky

X-ray view of the sky

Ultraviolet view of the sky

Microwave view of the sky

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can users do to personalize their experience on the map?

Upload their own images

Add their own constellations

Name a special spot on the map

Change the map's color scheme

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does supporting MinutePhysics help promote?

Astronaut training programs

Present and future science awesomeness

Future space missions

New telescope technologies