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- Q1
Cosmic Microwave Background
is evidence in support of the Big Band Theory
is evidence in support of EMR
is evidence in support of the steady state theory
is evidence in support of the expanding universe
120s - Q2
What kind of galaxy do we live in?
elliptical
irregular
spiral
120s - Q3
"All matter and energy in the universe was once extremely compressed and then expanded suddenly in all directions." This is an explanation of...
The Big Bang Theory
The Static Theory
The Steady State Theory
30s - Q4
Where would we find our solar system in this representation of our galaxy?
Halfway between the center and the edge
Outside the galaxy
Near the edge of a spiral arm
Near the center
120s - Q5
The brightest stars can be located
At the top
At the bottom
On the left
On the right
120s - Q6
On an HR Diagram, the temperature increases to the
right
top
bottom
left
120s - Q7
The hottest stars are what color?
white
orange
yellow
blue
red
120s - Q8
Which of the following stars is the hottest?
Procyon
Deneb
Betelgeuse
Regulus
120s - Q9
Based on the diagram, which type of stars would belong to spectral class M and have the highest luminosity?
Supergiants
Main-sequence stars
White Dwarfs
Giants
120s - Q10
Which student best described stars and nebulas correctly?
Student 4
Student 1
Student 3
Student 2
120s - Q11
What evidence indicates that galaxies are moving away from Earth?
The light generated by the galaxies is shifted toward the red end of the spectrum
Most stars in distant galaxies are classified as red giants
Light generated by galaxies has shifted toward blue
120s - Q12
The Whirlpool galaxy is estimated to be 60,000 light years in diameter. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
It would take take 60,000 years for a rocket to travel from one side to the other.
The galaxy is about 60,000 years old.
The galaxy is about 60,000 km across
It would take 60,000 years for light to travel from one side of the galaxy to the other.
120s - Q13
What describes cosmic microwave radiation accurately?
A piece of star dust that created the sun
An intense way to make space popcorn
A leftover piece of light that became the dense center of the Milky Way
Thought to be a piece of leftover light from the big bang theory
120s - Q14
Which component from the table above is MOST likely a galaxy?
1
4
3
2
120s - Q15
Which component from the table above is MOST likely a solar system?
4
2
3
1
120s