Big Bang Theory
Which occured first of the following events in the Big Bang?
Formation of Atoms
Formation of Stars
Formation of Galaxies
Formation of Atoms
Energy is generated in the ____________ of a star
Core
What stage do all stars start as?
Nebula
The first model of our solar system created by the Greeks said that the Earth was the center of our universe, what was the name of this model?
Geocentric model
What was the first element to form after the Big Bang occurred
Hydrogen
Nuclear fusion is the process of combining 2 of this element
Hydrogen
Our sun is currently which stage of a star's life cycle? (hint it is also the most common)
Main Sequence Star
In 1543 Nicolaus Copernicus created the Heliocentric model which was very different from the geocentric model. What is in the center of a Heliocentric model?
The sun
Redshift explains a phenomena that objects in outer space moving a certain direction appear red. Which direction are these objects traveling
Away from earth / the observer
Convection zone
What shape describes the orbit of our planets around the sun?
Ellipse or Oval
Fill in the missing piece of the 5 events of the Big bang theory
1. Time Begins 2. _________ 3. Formation of Atoms 4. Formation of Stars 5. Formation of Galaxies
Formation of subatomic particles
Energy travels from the sun to earth through these types of waves
Electromagnetic waves
How do high mass stars end their life cycle?
Black holes or Supernova
Planets are moving the fastest during which part of their orbit around the sun?
Microwaves being spread evenly throughout the universe is an example of evidence supporting the big bang theory. What is the name of this piece of evidence.
Cosmic Background radiation / Background radiation
Which zone of a star does energy take the longest to travel through?
Radiation zone
How old is our Sun?
4.8 billion years old
What was the full name of the man who came up with the Elliptical model and created the laws about planetary orbits
Johannes Kepler