Cosmology: Explore the Origin and Evolution of the Universe

Question 1

Which scientific theory is widely accepted as the prevailing explanation for the origin and evolution of the universe?

Accepted Answer

Big Bang Theory

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Steady State Theory

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Nebular Hypothesis

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Theory of Relativity

Question 2

What type of radiation is a remnant of the Big Bang and provides evidence for the expanding universe?

Accepted Answer

Cosmic microwave background radiation

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X-ray radiation

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Gamma radiation

Question 3

What does the redshift of galaxies indicate?

Accepted Answer

Light from distant galaxies appears shifted towards the red end of the spectrum.

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Light from distant galaxies appears shifted towards the blue end of the spectrum.

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The intensity of light from distant galaxies decreases but the wavelength remains constant.

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The wavelength of light from distant galaxies increases but the intensity remains constant.

Question 4

What is the primary criticism of the Steady State Theory in cosmology?

Accepted Answer

It predicts a constant rate of galaxy formation, which contradicts observations.

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It conflicts with the observed cosmic microwave background radiation.

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It does not account for the expansion of the universe.

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It is inconsistent with the theory of general relativity.

Question 5

According to the Big Bang theory, what was the initial state of the universe?

Accepted Answer

An infinitely dense and hot singularity

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A cold and dark void

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A swirling vortex of gas and dust

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A perfectly ordered and balanced system

Question 6

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB)?

Accepted Answer

The leftover radiation from the Big Bang

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The light emitted by the first stars

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The radiation produced by cosmic rays

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The background radiation from the Milky Way galaxy

Question 7

Which of the following observations provides evidence for the expansion of the universe?

Accepted Answer

The redshift of distant galaxies

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The abundance of heavy elements in the universe

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The presence of dark energy

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The formation of stars and galaxies

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force in the universe?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Electromagnetism

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The weak force

Question 9

What is the role of dark matter in the universe?

Accepted Answer

It influences the motion of galaxies and galaxy clusters

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It emits visible light that can be observed with telescopes

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It is responsible for the expansion of the universe

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It is a type of matter that can be directly observed

Question 10

Which of the following is a prediction of the Big Bang theory that has been confirmed by observations?

Accepted Answer

The abundance of hydrogen and helium in the universe

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The existence of black holes

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The rotation of the Earth

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The presence of life on Earth

Question 11

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation primarily composed of?

Accepted Answer

Photons

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Electrons

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Neutrons

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Dark matter

Question 12

Which of the following is a theory that attempts to explain the origin of the universe beyond the Big Bang?

Accepted Answer

Inflationary theory

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Steady state theory

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Geocentric theory

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Quantum gravity theory

Question 13

What is the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB)?

Accepted Answer

The remnant radiation from the Big Bang.

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A type of radio wave emitted by stars.

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A cloud of gas that surrounds the Milky Way.

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The light from the first stars in the universe.

Question 14

Which of the following observations provided early evidence for the expanding universe?

Accepted Answer

The redshift of distant galaxies.

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The cosmic microwave background radiation.

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The abundance of hydrogen and helium in the universe.

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The rotation of the Milky Way.

Question 15

What quantity does the Hubble constant represent?

Accepted Answer

The rate of expansion of the universe.

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The age of the universe.

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The distance to the Andromeda galaxy.

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The mass of the Milky Way.

Question 16

What is the estimated age of the universe?

Accepted Answer

13.8 billion years.

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4.6 billion years.

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100,000 years.

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1 million years.

Question 17

Inflation, in the context of the Big Bang theory, refers to:

Accepted Answer

A period of rapid expansion in the very early universe.

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The creation of the first atoms in the universe.

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The separation of matter from energy.

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The homogenization of the universe.

Question 18

According to the Big Bang theory, what is the estimated age of the universe?

Accepted Answer

13.8 billion years

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14.5 billion years

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16.0 billion years

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15.2 billion years

Question 19

Which of the following cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB) experiments measured temperature fluctuations in the CMB with the highest sensitivity and angular resolution?

Accepted Answer

Planck

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BOOMERANG

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COBE

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WMAP

Question 20

What is the significance of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB)?

Accepted Answer

It is the remnant radiation from the Big Bang

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It is the evidence for the existence of dark matter

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It is the main source of all light in the universe

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It is the cause of the expansion of the universe

Question 21

Which theory postulates that the farther an astronomical object is from us, the faster it is moving away from us?

Accepted Answer

Hubble's law

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Newton's law of universal gravitation

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Einstein's theory of relativity

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Kepler's laws of planetary motion