The Echo of Creation: Big Bang Theory Quiz

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1. If a galaxy is moving toward Earth, how will its light spectrum appear?

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If a galaxy moves toward the observer, then the light waves it emits are compressed. If light waves are compressed, then their frequency increases and wavelength decreases. If the wavelength decreases, then the light shifts toward the blue end of the spectrum (Blueshift).

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The Echo Of Creation: Big Bang Theory Quiz - Quiz

The universe has a "birth certificate" written in light. By analyzing the glow of the cosmos, scientists can trace everything back to a single, explosive beginning. This big bang theory quiz examines the spectral evidence that supports the origin of everything.

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2. According to the Big Bang Theory, how did the universe begin?

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If the universe is currently expanding, then it must have been smaller in the past. If we trace this expansion back billions of years, then all matter and energy must have been concentrated into one infinitesimal, hot, and dense point. Therefore, the theory posits the universe began from a single point.

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3. What does the observation of "Redshift" in distant galaxies suggest about the universe?

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If we observe light from distant galaxies, then we see their spectral lines are shifted toward longer, redder wavelengths. If the wavelengths are stretched, then the distance between the Earth and those galaxies must be increasing. If the distance is increasing, then the universe must be expanding.

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4. The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation is considered the "afterglow" of the Big Bang.

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If the Big Bang occurred, then the early universe was extremely hot and filled with high-energy radiation. If the universe expanded, then that radiation would have stretched and cooled over time into microwaves. If we detect these microwaves everywhere in space today, then they represent the cooled remnants of the initial explosion.

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5. Which element is most abundant in the universe, providing evidence for the Big Bang?

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If the Big Bang theory is correct, then the early universe was hot enough for nuclear fusion for only a few minutes. If fusion occurred for a short window, then mostly light elements like Hydrogen and Helium would form. Since Hydrogen makes up about 75% of the universe's mass, then this matches the predicted outcome of the Big Bang.

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6. The effect that causes a change in the frequency of light or sound due to the relative motion of the source and observer is called the _______ Effect.

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If a source of waves moves toward an observer, then the waves are compressed. If the source moves away, then the waves are stretched. If this phenomenon describes the shift in light or sound frequency due to motion, then it is defined as the Doppler Effect.

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7. What did Edwin Hubble discover in 1929 regarding the velocity of galaxies?

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If Hubble measured the distance and redshift of various galaxies, then he found a mathematical relationship between them. If the redshift (speed) increases proportionally with distance, then galaxies further away from us are receding at higher velocities.

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8. Light spectra are like "fingerprints" for elements because each element absorbs/emits specific wavelengths.

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If an atom absorbs or emits energy, then electrons jump between specific energy levels. If these levels are unique to each element, then the resulting light patterns are unique. If the patterns are unique, then they can be used to identify the composition of stars and galaxies.

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9. What is the approximate age of the universe according to Big Bang evidence?

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If we measure the current rate of expansion (the Hubble Constant), then we can calculate how long ago the expansion started. If we factor in the Cosmic Microwave Background data, then the calculation points to approximately 13.8 billion years.

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10. Which of the following are primary pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory?

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If a theory requires evidence of origin and expansion, then it must explain current motion, thermal remnants, and chemical makeup. If Redshift explains expansion, CMB explains the cooling glow, and light element ratios explain the early heat, then these three are the primary pillars of the theory.

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11. What happens to the wavelength of light as it undergoes Redshift?

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If a galaxy is moving away, then the light waves are "stretched" as they travel through space. If the waves are stretched, then the distance between peaks (wavelength) becomes longer. If the wavelength is longer, then the light is shifted toward the red end of the spectrum.

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12. The instrument used to split light into its component colors to see spectral lines is a _______.

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If we want to analyze the specific wavelengths of light from a star, then we must separate the light into a spectrum. If a device uses a prism or grating to reveal these absorption/emission lines, then that device is a spectroscope.

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13. The "Redshift" of galaxies is caused by the physical movement of galaxies THROUGH space, rather than the expansion OF space.

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If the Big Bang occurred, then space itself is stretching between galaxies. If space stretches, then the light traveling through it stretches as well. Therefore, Redshift is primarily a result of the expansion of space itself, not just galaxies moving like cars on a road.

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14. Why can't we see the universe exactly as it was at the moment of the Big Bang?

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If the early universe was extremely hot and dense, then it was a plasma where photons (light) were constantly bouncing off electrons. If light was constantly trapped and scattered, then it could not travel freely. If light couldn't travel freely, then the universe was opaque until it cooled enough for atoms to form.

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15. What does the "Cosmological Principle" suggest?

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If we observe the universe in any direction on a massive scale, then it looks roughly the same. If the laws of physics and the distribution of matter are consistent everywhere, then the universe is both isotropic and homogeneous. This is the definition of the Cosmological Principle.

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16. Scientists who study the origin and evolution of the universe are called _______.

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If a scientist specializes in the large-scale properties of the universe as a whole, then they are studying cosmology. Therefore, those scientists are called cosmologists.

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17. Which elements were created in significant amounts during the first few minutes of the Big Bang?

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If the early universe acted as a giant fusion reactor, then it could only fuse the simplest nuclei before cooling down. If Hydrogen is the simplest, and Helium/Lithium are the next lightest, then these were the only ones formed. Heavier elements like Oxygen and Iron require the intense pressure of later star formation.

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18. What would happen to the spectral lines of a star if it were stationary relative to Earth?

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If there is no relative motion between the source and the observer, then there is no Doppler effect. If there is no Doppler effect, then the wavelengths of the light are not compressed or stretched. Therefore, the spectral lines will appear at the exact wavelengths measured in a laboratory on Earth.

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19. The further away a galaxy is, the more its light is redshifted.

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If the universe expands uniformly, then the amount of expanding space between us and a galaxy increases with distance. If there is more space expanding, then the light from that galaxy has to travel through more "stretching." Therefore, more distance results in a greater redshift.

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20. What is the relationship between temperature and the wavelength of CMB radiation?

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If the early universe was hot, it emitted short-wavelength, high-energy radiation. If the universe expanded and cooled, then the energy decreased. If energy decreases, then the wavelength must increase (stretch). Therefore, cooling led to the shift from high-energy light to low-energy microwaves.

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If a galaxy is moving toward Earth, how will its light spectrum...
According to the Big Bang Theory, how did the universe begin?
What does the observation of "Redshift" in distant galaxies suggest...
The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation is considered the...
Which element is most abundant in the universe, providing evidence for...
The effect that causes a change in the frequency of light or sound due...
What did Edwin Hubble discover in 1929 regarding the velocity of...
Light spectra are like "fingerprints" for elements because each...
What is the approximate age of the universe according to Big Bang...
Which of the following are primary pieces of evidence for the Big Bang...
What happens to the wavelength of light as it undergoes Redshift?
The instrument used to split light into its component colors to see...
The "Redshift" of galaxies is caused by the physical movement of...
Why can't we see the universe exactly as it was at the moment of the...
What does the "Cosmological Principle" suggest?
Scientists who study the origin and evolution of the universe are...
Which elements were created in significant amounts during the first...
What would happen to the spectral lines of a star if it were...
The further away a galaxy is, the more its light is redshifted.
What is the relationship between temperature and the wavelength of CMB...
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