
Observing the Universe's Past

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Physics, Science, History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the fundamental reason we can see the universe as it was in the past?
Because the universe is static and unchanging.
Because light travels instantaneously.
Because light takes time to travel from distant objects to us.
Because we have time-traveling cameras.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speed of light's role in observing celestial objects?
It allows us to see objects as they are now.
It allows us to see objects as they were in the past.
It prevents us from seeing distant objects.
It speeds up the aging of stars.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for light from the Moon to reach Earth?
Eight minutes
One second
One minute
Four years
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When we observe the Sun, how do we see it?
As it was four years ago
As it was one second ago
As it was eight minutes ago
As it is right now
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the appearance of galaxies as we look further into space?
They appear more complex and massive.
They appear simpler and less developed.
They appear closer and brighter.
They appear unchanged.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do distant galaxies appear simpler?
Because they are larger.
Because they are more evolved.
Because we are looking at them in their early stages.
Because they are closer to us.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do telescopes allow us to do in terms of time?
Travel back in time by observing distant objects
See the present state of the universe
Change the past
Travel to the future
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