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8.9C Origin of the Universe

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Question 1
1.

The most widely accepted explanation for the origin and expansion of the universe is the ___ bang theory.

Question 2
2.

The theory suggests that there was a ___ (small) singularity that exploded.

Question 3
3.

The universe rapidly ___.

Question 4
4.

The universe was hot and dense and then begin producing elements such as hydrogen and helium as the universe ___ down.

Question 5
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The formation of new elements after the formation of galaxies and ___ gave way to the world as we know it.

Question 6
6.

It is theorized that all the matter and energy in the universe that expanded due to the initial burst is still ___ to this day.

Question 7
7.

Galaxies are getting ___ away from each other.

Question 8
8.

Hubble discovered that everything in the universe was moving ___ from each other and it started at a single point.

Question 9
9.

The Doppler effect is when objects give a higher frequency or ___ pitch sound as they move towards you due to the shorter wavelengths.

Question 10
10.

As an object moves away from you the sound waves become longer and make a ___ pitch due to the low frequency.

Question 11
11.

Objects in space moving towards an observer will show short, high frequency waves, creating a blue color. This is known as ___ shift.

Question 12
12.

Stars and galaxies are continuously expanding and therefore have a longer wavelength and are red in color. This is known as ___shift.

Question 13
13.

Red shift is used as evidence for the continued expansion of the universe and is used to support the theory that the universe is getting ___.

Question 14
14.

It is thought that the universe is ___ billion years old.

Galaxies over billions of years interactive

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Question 15
15.

In 2 billion years the future of two spiral galaxies, Andromeda and our ____ ____, will hurtle toward each other at 250,000 mph, making Andromeda appear to grow larger.

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Question 16
16.

In 4 billion years our ___ ___ and Andromeda will merge as one huge new elliptical galaxy of mature stars.

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Question 17
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In 7 billion years the ___ ___ and Andromeda will merge as one huge new elliptical galaxy of mature stars.