Evidence for the Big Bang
What does red shift help explain about the universe?
That it is expanding.
Light is stretched when things move away from each other and appear to be more red.
What is the first phase in the life cycle of a star?
Stellar Nebula or protoplanetary nebula.
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Which galaxy has more dust and gas than it does stars?
Irregular galaxy
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This light wave has the highest energy on the EMS.
Gamma Ray
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Diagram a subduction zone and label the type of boundary in which it occurs.
Convergent boundary
the CMB is evidence for the Big Bang because anywhere in the universe we look, we see evidence of this type of light wave.
Microwaves
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What is the second stage in the life cycle of stars?
Main sequence.
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Spiral galaxy
Which wavelength is longer, Microwaves or X-rays?
What type of weather can be expected after a cold front passes?
Clear or sunny days and cold temperatures.
The distribution of these two elements help provide evidence for the Big Bang. What are the elements and what is the distribution of each in the universe?
Hydrogen = 75%
Helium = 25%
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What are stars fusing during the Red Gian phase of their life cycle?
Stars, Nebulae, Comets, Planets, Galaxies
Comets, Planets, Stars, Galaxies, Nebulae
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Which two light waves is visible light most closely between?
Infrared and Ultraviolet.
Draw a picture of a pizza, ice-cream, and a soda on the side.
Garcia decides.
The universe may end in three ways according to the Big Bang theory, what is one?
The Big Freeze
The Big Collapse
The Big Stretch
This star is very bright, very hot, and very small. It is not fusing anything and is only cooling down.
White dwarf
What is a nebula?
A collection of dust and gas.
Which wavelength has more energy, Radio waves or Microwaves?
Radio waves
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Name all four Ninja turtles
Leonardo
Raphael
Donatello
Michelangelo
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That the universe is expanding.
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This object is the result of a supernova and will absorb everything with its gravity including light.
A black hole.
What is faster than light?
The expansion of the universe.
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Which wavelength has a higher frequency, Ultraviolet or X-rays?
X-rays
What is the most reactive element on the periodic table?
Fluorine
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