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What will the fusion of (2) hydrogen atoms produce?
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What will the fusion of (2) hydrogen atoms produce?
one helium atom
one lithium atom
two helium atoms
two helium atoms
2
Longer waves
Blue end
Red end
3
What does the color of a star tell us about the star?
mass
temperature
distance from earth
size
4
Based off of the Big Bang Theory, the matter and energy of the Early Universe must of been
a cold, dark vacuum
larger than is today
Exactly as it is today
compact, dense, and hot
5
How many protons does carbon have?
5
6
5
12
6
Why do some scientific theories change?
Governments cause this
Scientists change theories every 10 years
New evidence emerges
Magnetic field
7
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune have:
Very Dense deep atomospheres of hydrogen, helium & other gas
Surfaces shaped by volcanoes
Surface covered by craters
Mountains
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Which statement gives the MOST scientifically accurate size comparison between Earth and Uranus
Uranus is 63 times bigger
Earth and Uranus appear about the same size on the internet
Uranus has a volume 63 times bigger
Earth has a much smaller diameter
9
The big bang theory is absolute truth.
False
True
10
Which element are living things mostly comprised of?
Copper
Carbon
Gold
Mercury
11
From the diagram What planet most likely supports life?
Planet D
Planet B
Planet A
Planet C
12
Which planetary features are found on both Earth and Mars?
Atmosphere and icecaps
life and oceans
Atmosphere and Oceans
Life and Ice caps
13
Clumping together of matter because of gravity.
Studio C
Creation
divergent
Accretion
14
What does Red-shift data indicate
universe is heating up
universe is expanding
universe is cooling down
universe is contracting
15
Throughout history, why have scienistists accepted different ideas about the universe?
Previous ideas were not accepted by government
Previous ideas were never accepted by the scientific peeps
Previous ideas were not supported by evidence
Previous ideas were modified as new evidence was discovered
16
Scientists believe our solar system formed from giant cloud of gas and dust how long ago?
10-20 billion years
4.6 billion years
two weeks old
46 billion years
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Which theory do astronomers accept that explains the creation of our solar system?
Big Foot Theory
String Theory
Big Bang Theory
Nebular Theory
18
Astronomical unit means:
Distance from Earth to moon
Distance from Earth to Sun
Distance from moon to Earth
19
The Hubble telescope helps scientists measure the red shift of galaxies more accurate. so what
allowed scientists to visit other planets
Increased scientists knowledge of the life cycle of the sun
allowed scientist to discover new constellations
increased scientists knowledge of the expansion of universe
20
Scientists often build upon the ideas of those who come before them?
False
True
21
What can you conclude?
the lightest elements were formed in big bang
the heaviest elements were formed in supernovas
22
Cosmic Back-Ground Radiation:
Heat left over from Big-Bang
Heat from cell phones
Heat left over form Curry's splash
Heat from oven
23
How many electrons does carbon have?
6
2
3
1
24
Chart that shows the sun's Brightness vs. temperature
ESPN graph
H-R Diagram
Helio-centric
geo-centric
25
Astronomers can determine the make up of stars by using a:
Spectroscope/Spectrometer
Stethoscope
Microscope
Telescope
26
Why do scientists accept the Big Bang Theory?
Evidence supports it
Trust other scientists
it just makes sense
Tradition or faith
27
How do stars produce energy?
they don't...duh
Nuclear fission of helium atoms
Nuclear Bomb
Nuclear Fusion of hydrogen atoms
28
Approximately how old is our universe?
not born yet
4.6 billion years
10-20 billion years old(more precise 14 billion years old)
46 billion years
29
Fusion of (2) helium atoms produce?
carbon atom
beryllium atom
boron atom
lithium atom
30
What evidence do scientists use to support nebular theory?
failed polygraph
Disk like shape of solar system
Planets revolve around sun in same direction
None of these
31
What part of Venus makes it impossible to live on?
satellites
atmosphere
gravity
diameter
32
Where should you look to find out the masses of heavy elements formed from the Supernovas
chemistry textbook(periodic table)
world map
biology Textbook
astronomy chart
33
What is the trend of the nebular theory?
gets less organized
gets more organized
34
Helio-Centric model of the universe
Earth at Center
Sun at Center
35
If the light source is redshifted then the object is......
not moving
coming toward
star wars light saber battle
going away
36
Which Source is reliable for a student when researching the Big Bang Theory?
an astronauts blog about a space journey
Nasa Website
TV show on Science fiction myths
Wikipedia Article
37
Our sun is medium sized.
False
True
38
How do heavy elements like gold form?
Supernova type explosions fusing atoms to heavier ones
no clue yo
they just do
in the garden
39
These steps are in the correct order of the nebular theory?
False
True
40
Habitable Zone refers to the perfect place away from the sun for life to occur.
True
False
41
Venus is too close to the Sun for life to occur
True
False
42
Why is Earth considered the Goldilocks planet?
too cold
just the right conditions for life
Because it has a fun story
too hot
43
Scientist who saw 4 moons around jupiter. Invented the telescope.
Galileo
Ptolemy
Kepler
Copernicus
44
Scientists found evidence of possible ancient life in a rock on mars, what else may leadto life
water erosion on the surface
impact craters in the northern hemisphere
changes in the polar caps over time
wind erosion on the surface
45
Geo-Centric model of universe
Sun at Center
Earth at center
46
Shortest Wavelength
Radiowaves
Gamma Rays
Microwaves
47
Nuclear fusion formed most of the Heavy Elements on Earth. What data helped scientists to know.
the masses of elements formed immediately after the big bang
the spectral lines(codes) of elements in stars
the amount of time it takes elements to decay
the location of elements on Earth
48
Most up-to-date place to research space
Newspaper article
NASA's Website
Encyclopedia
Chapter in science book
49
Most correct answer for Evidence of the Big Bang Theory?
All of these
Heavy Elements formed from huge explosions
Galaxies and stars give off a light that is redshifted
Cosmic Background Radiation(heat leftover)
50
How do scientists determine the age of our solar system?
Tastes old
Good at guessing
Smells old
Radiometric dating
51
Law that says farthest objects away in space are also traveling the fastest(increased redshift)
Hubble's Law
Marshall Law
Ptolemy Law
Obey the Law
52
Red shift means the universe is:
expanding
Shrinking
53
Which theory do most astronomers accept that explains the beginning of our universe?
None of these
Big Bang Theory
Nebular Theroy
Hubble Theory
54
What is an inference?
an insurance company
creepy animal
Lucky guess
Telling a story by using observation
55
How many times have you been all the way around the sun?
everyday
11-20
21-30 times
1-10 times
56
3 Main Evidences of the Big Bang:
Cosmic Background Radiation
Heavy Elements
All of these
Red Shift
57
Year=365.25 days
True
False
58
First guy who said the "Sun" was the center of the universe. Heliocentric model.
Galileo
Nicolas Copernicus
Mr. Lowry
Pollock
59
Hubble learned that galaxies that are farthest away are also moving the fastest, make inference
matter seems to repel from all other matter.
Black holes are the base of all matter
Matter remains in a steady state
The universe expands outward from a central point
60
Which answer best describes sentence 1 and 2
(1) is a fact (2) is an inference
(1) is an inference (2) is a fact
(1) is an observation (2) is a guess
(1) is a law (2) is an observation
61
Supernova
star explosion
car explosion
lard explosion
Tar explosion
62
The brightest stars are also the:
Coldest
Hottest
63
Our sun will explode(Super Nova)
False
True
64
How can you tell what element an atom is?
# of protons
# of Neutrons
# of particle's
# of atoms
65
Complete range of wavelengths from the sun:
a spec on a drum
Bright line spectrum
St. George Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
66
Sun will end as a white dwarf about the size of the Earth.
True
False
67
What is it called when atoms with smaller nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus?
Fritos
Fusion
Fission
Fruiton
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Car horn effect from high to low because waves emitted are bunched up and then stretched out:
Doppler Effect
Coriolis Effect
Radar Effect
El Nino Effect
