Big Bang Theory Quiz 8 (20 MCQs)

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1. The study and origin of the universe

Correct Answer: A) Cosmology.

2. Explained why galaxies appear to be accelerating away from the each other

Correct Answer: B) Red Shift.

3. Light is electromagnetic-what does this mean?

Correct Answer: C) It is a wave that can travel through a vacuum (like space).

4. What is a sunspot?

Correct Answer: C) A dark spot on the sun.

5. Gravity is due to

Correct Answer: C) The pull between any objects with mass.

6. The early universe was extremely ..... & .....

Correct Answer: B) Dense/Hot.

7. Which of the following is proof for the Big Bang Theory?

Correct Answer: C) Cosmic background radiation.

8. In stars, which two elements provide their fuel source to provide heat and light?

Correct Answer: B) Hydrogen and Helium.

9. The CMB (Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation) is

Correct Answer: A) The remaining energy from the big bang.

10. Who created the the Big Bang Theory

Correct Answer: C) A Big Bang.

11. Most scientists think that elements heavier than iron are made .....

Correct Answer: C) During a supernova explosion.

12. The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye 400-700nm

Correct Answer: D) Visible Light.

13. If you just ..... to Gabelhouser, he ..... give you your job back.

Correct Answer: A) Apologized/would.

14. Galaxies that are redshifted are

Correct Answer: D) Moving away from us.

15. The scientist to first observe red shift of galaxies furthest from Earth

Correct Answer: A) Edwin Hubble.

16. Our universe is made of ..... hydrogen

Correct Answer: C) 74%.

17. What will decide the amount of time a star spends in the main sequence?

Correct Answer: A) Mass.

18. Which of these things existed before the Big Bang?

Correct Answer: C) Nothing.

19. Which ion is POLYATOMIC?

Correct Answer: C) OH1.

20. What holds a galaxy together?

Correct Answer: A) Gravity.