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Big Bang Theory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Big Bang is a widely accepted theory that the Universe began from a point of singularity that expanded and continues to expand today. Approximately how long ago did this expansion occur? | 13.7 billion years ago |
| The Singularity is defined as… | A point of infinite gravity and infinite density |
| Which two atoms were the first atoms produced by the Big Bang (these same two atoms are also most abundant throughout the observable universe)? | Hydrogen and Helium |
| A theory is best defined as… | a logical explanation for an event that is supported with evidence |
| A scientific law is best defined as… | a pattern in nature that can be used to predict future outcomes |
| Why are scientific models used in science? | to represent and explain a concept |
| Cosmic Background Radiation is believed to be the oldest light in the Universe. This background radiation supports the Big Bang Theory as evidence of… | Left over energy from early formation of the Universe |
| Hubble’s Law tells us… | Galaxies are moving away from us at a speed that is directly proportional to their distance |
| A hypothesis is best defined as... | A specific, testable prediction, based on observation. |
| What is the leading theory scientists have for the formation of the Universe? | The Big Bang Theory |
| What formed within the first few seconds of the Big Bang? | Protons, neutrons, and electrons |
| What formed within the first minutes after the Big Bang? | Atoms |
| Approximately how old is our solar system? | 4.9 billion years old |
| Which object helps us to better understand the beginnings of our Universe? | galaxies |