Cosmology: The Study of the Universe

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What is the definition of cosmology?

  • The study of the universe and its nature (correct)
  • The study of ancient civilizations
  • The study of Earth's atmosphere
  • The study of microscopic organisms

When was the term 'cosmology' first used in English?

  • 1700
  • 1600
  • 1656 (correct)
  • 1731

What is physical cosmology concerned with?

  • The behavior of subatomic particles
  • The study of oceanic ecosystems
  • The observable universe's origin and its ultimate fate (correct)
  • The formation of planetary systems

Who investigates physical cosmology?

<p>Scientists, including astronomers and physicists, as well as philosophers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is physical cosmology considered as a sub-branch of?

<p>Astronomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of cosmology concerned with?

<p>The nature of the universe and the cosmos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first used the term 'cosmology' in English?

<p>Thomas Blount (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does physical cosmology study?

<p>The observable universe's origin and its fate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates physical cosmology?

<p>Astronomers, physicists, and philosophers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is religious or mythological cosmology based on?

<p>Mythological, religious, and esoteric literature and traditions of creation myths and eschatology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is cosmology?

The study of the universe and its nature.

What is physical cosmology concerned with?

The origin and ultimate fate of the observable universe.

Who investigates physical cosmology?

Astronomers, physicists, and philosophers.

What is physical cosmology a sub-branch of?

Astronomy.

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What is religious or mythological cosmology based on?

Mythological, religious, and esoteric literature and traditions of creation myths and eschatology.

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Study Notes

Definition and History of Cosmology

  • Cosmology is defined as the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe.
  • The term 'cosmology' was first used in English in the 1650s.

Physical Cosmology

  • Physical cosmology is concerned with the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the physical universe.
  • Astronomers and physicists investigate physical cosmology.
  • Physical cosmology is considered a sub-branch of astrophysics.
  • Physical cosmology studies the universe on its largest scales, including the formation and evolution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.

Scope of Cosmology

  • The study of cosmology is concerned with understanding the universe as a whole, including its origin, evolution, and fate.

Historical Context

  • The term 'cosmology' was first used in English by Alexander Bain in 1655.

Religious or Mythological Cosmology

  • Religious or mythological cosmology is based on myths, legends, and religious beliefs that attempt to explain the origin and nature of the universe.

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