Astronomy Overview: The Big Bang and Earth
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Astronomy Overview: The Big Bang and Earth

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What event marks the beginning of time, space, matter, and energy?

  • The big bang (correct)
  • The formation of the Solar System
  • The condensation theory
  • The emergence of the atmosphere

    • What is the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) primarily associated with?

  • Earth's atmosphere
  • The big bang (correct)
  • The formation of the Solar System
  • The steady state theory

    • According to the condensation theory, how did the Solar System form?

  • From the merging of smaller solar systems
  • From debris left by previous celestial bodies
  • From a massive explosion of stars
  • From a slowly rotating cloud of gas and dust (correct)

    • What makes Earth unique among planets in sustaining life?

    <p>Liquid water, atmosphere, and subsystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the four major spheres of Earth?

    <p>Lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

    <p>71%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface?

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of the solid Earth?

    <p>Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lithosphere comprise?

    <p>The crust and upper mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Big Bang

    • The universe originated approximately 13.7 billion years ago in an event known as the Big Bang.
    • This event marked the beginning of time, space, matter, and energy.

    Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

    • Cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) is the residual radiation from the Big Bang.
    • CMBR disproved the steady state theory, which proposed a static universe.

    Formation of the Solar System

    • The Solar System formed from a rotating cloud of gas and dust called a solar nebula.
    • The nebula collapsed and flattened, with a hot central region developing into the sun.

    Earth's Uniqueness

    • Earth possesses unique characteristics that allow it to support life.
    • These include the ability to maintain liquid water, a protective atmosphere, and four interconnected subsystems:
      • Biosphere: All living organisms
      • Geosphere: Earth's solid parts
      • Hydrosphere: Earth's water portion
      • Atmosphere: Earth's gaseous envelope

    Earth's Spheres

    • Earth's four major spheres are the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

    Hydrosphere

    • Water covers approximately 71% of Earth's surface.
    • Oceans account for 97% of Earth's water, while the remaining 3% is freshwater found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers.

    Atmosphere

    • Earth's atmosphere consists of four layers:
      • Troposphere (lowest layer)
      • Stratosphere
      • Mesosphere
      • Thermosphere

    Geosphere

    • Earth's solid portion is divided into layers:
      • Crust
      • Mantle
      • Outer core
      • Inner core
    • The lithosphere, comprising the crust and the solid upper mantle, floats on the asthenosphere, a weaker, plastic layer of the mantle.

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    Explore the fascinating origins of the universe, starting with the Big Bang around 13.7 billion years ago. Delve into cosmic microwave background radiation and discover how the Solar System formed from a solar nebula. Learn about Earth's unique characteristics and the interconnected subsystems that support life.

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