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Evolution: Origin of Life and Evidences Quiz

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What is the study of the history of life forms on earth called?

Paleontology

Astrobiology

Geology

Evolutionary biology (correct)

According to the Big Bang theory, what occurred to form the universe?

The universe was formed from the collision of multiple galaxies

The universe was created by a series of supernova explosions

A huge explosion occurred, leading to the expansion of the universe (correct)

The universe has always existed in its current form

How old is the universe according to the text?

Almost 20 billion years old (correct)

Around 10 billion years old

Roughly 1 billion years old

Approximately 4.5 billion years old

What were the initial constituents of the universe after the Big Bang according to the text?

Hydrogen and helium Signup and view all the answers

How was water formed on Earth according to the text?

Oxygen combined with ammonia and methane to form water, carbon dioxide, and others Signup and view all the answers

What caused the formation of galaxies?

Condensation of gases under gravitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the theory of special creation?

Life came from pre-existing life through a divine act of creation by God Signup and view all the answers

Who rejected the theory of spontaneous generation?

Louis Pasteur Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Louis Pasteur's experiment with the pre-sterilised flask and the open flask?

Life did not evolve in the pre-sterilised flask but new living organisms evolved in the open flask Signup and view all the answers

What does the theory of chemical evolution or Oparin-Haldane theory propose?

Life originated from pre-existing non-living organic molecules Signup and view all the answers

According to the Big Bang theory, what led to the formation of galaxies?

A huge explosion followed by an expansion of the universe Signup and view all the answers

What did UV rays from the sun do to water molecules on Earth?

Broke up water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen Signup and view all the answers

When was life believed to have appeared after the formation of earth?

500 million years ago Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of history of life forms on earth called?

Evolutionary biology Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions on earth that favored chemical evolution according to the Oparin-Haldane theory?

High temperature, volcanic storms, and reducing atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What did early Greek thinkers propose in the theory of panspermia/cosmozoic theory?

Life came from outer space and developed into living forms Signup and view all the answers