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1.08 Unit 1 Test MOD 25-26

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Question 1
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Question 2
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The top spectra in the image is the reference.
The bottom spectra in the image is from a star.

This star's spectrum is __________ meaning that it is moving __________ Earth.
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According to the Big Bang Theory, the universe is __________
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During red shift, the wavelength of visible light from an object __________
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The majority of light astronomers observe from distant stars and galaxies __________ which supports the idea that the universe is __________.
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Question 20
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What parts of this unit did you enjoy?

Whats parts of this unit could be improved?

Match the theory to its description.
Big Freeze
Universe's expansion accelerates so repeatedly that even atoms are torn apart
Big Crunch
Universe will continue to expand forever, eventually becoming too cold to support life
Big Rip
Universe will stop expanding and collapse back on itself due to gravity
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Carbon
What is the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation?
Energy released by black holes
Leftover heat from the Big Bang
Signals from alien civilizations
Images of outer space are created only using visible light.
True
False
What is dark matter?
A black hole in space
A type of visible matter that emits light
An invisible form of matter that doesn't interact with light
A form of energy that causes the universe to expand
What is the main difference between dark matter and dark energy?
Dark matter attracts, while dark energy repels
Dark matter is fast-moving, while dark energy is slow-moving
Dark matter is cold, while dark energy is hot
How does dark energy affect the universe?
It slows down the expansion of the universe
It speeds up the expansion of the universe
It has no effect on the universe's expansion
What is the current state of our understanding of dark matter and dark energy?
We fully understand its properties and origins
We have no idea what it is
We know it exists but don't understand its nature
Question 13
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An astronomer records the spectra from three stars in three different galaxies. Which star is probably farthest away?
Star A
Star B
Star C
Why did you select the star in the previous question?
Its spectral lines had moved furthest to the left
Its spectral lines had not moved
Its spectral lines had moved furthest to the right
What is the universe?
The Milky Way galaxy and its surrounding space
Everything we can see with telescopes
All the matter, energy, and time that exists and has ever existed
Who discovered that galaxies are moving away from us?
Albert Einstein
Edwin Hubble
Stephen Hawking
What is spectroscopy used for in astronomy?
To measure the temperature of stars
To determine the age of planets
To study distant objects by examining their light spectrum
Now that we have completed Unit 1, please rate yourself on the Unit 1 objectives from 1 (just starting) to 5 (mastered it!)

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5 - mastered it
Describe the study of the cosmos
Discuss the theory of the origin of the universe
Analyze the evidence that supports the Big Bang theory
Examine the composition of matter and how it is distributed within the universe
Describe the theories of evolution and fate of the universe
Consider a jar of jelly beans that represents all the matter and energy in the universe.

What do the black jelly beans represent?
visible matter
dark matter
dark energy