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Which of the following elements is NOT a part of Earth's composition?

  • Iron
  • Oxygen
  • Silicon
  • Hydrogen (correct)

What is the atomic mass of an atom with 6 protons and 8 neutrons?

  • 12
  • 8
  • 6
  • 14 (correct)

What is the Doppler effect?

  • The decay of unstable isotopes
  • The formation of nebulae
  • The shifting of light wavelengths due to movement towards or away from an observer (correct)
  • The expansion of the universe

What is the main cause of the expansion of the universe?

<p>The Big Bang (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary element in the universe?

<p>Hydrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist discovered redshift while searching for distant galaxies through a telescope?

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

What is the process that allowed chemical bonds to bind atoms into molecules forming nebulae?

<p>Cooling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process requires high temperature and pressure to get particles close enough to fuse?

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

What is the phenomenon that explains why everything appears red in the night sky?

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

What is the estimated age of the universe?

<p>13.8 billion years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant element in the universe?

<p>Hydrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium?

<p>Element formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when elements break apart?

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

What is the correct order of the layers of the Earth from outermost to innermost?

<p>Crust, core, mantle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is the Earth mostly made of?

<p>Iron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an element?

<p>A substance that has the same number of protons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are isotopes?

<p>Substances that have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of how the universe was formed called?

<p>The Big Bang (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are protostars?

<p>Stars that are in the process of becoming a star (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a protostar to become a star through fusion reactions?

<p>High temperature and high pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be covered in detail in the next lecture?

<p>The evolution of stars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During star formation, what process causes fusion reactions that generate helium?

<p>The fusion of hydrogen nuclei (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sequence stage of a star's evolution?

<p>The stage where the star fuses hydrogen into helium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a star as its hydrogen fuel runs out?

<p>It becomes a red giant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of a star's evolution, after the outer layers are expelled?

<p>The white dwarf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the evolution of a star?

<p>The temperature and pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for fusion to occur in a star?

<p>A high temperature and high pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What powers the sun?

<p>The fusion reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of star formation?

<p>The formation of nebulae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the center of the disk becomes hot enough to glow?

<p>It forms a protostar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium?

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

What is the estimated age of the universe?

<p>13.8 billion years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a protostar to become a star through fusion reactions?

<p>High temperature and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon that explains why everything appears red in the night sky?

<p>The Doppler effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary element in the universe?

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

What are isotopes?

<p>Different types of the same element with different numbers of neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the expansion of the universe?

<p>The Big Bang</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are lysotopes?

<p>Lysotopes are different isotopes of an element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary elements that make up the Earth?

<p>The Earth is primarily made up of iron, oxygen, silicon, and magnesium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when atoms and molecules accumulate into patchy clouds?

<p>The process is called the formation of nebulae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are protostars?

<p>Protostars are early stages of stars that are formed from collapsing gas and dust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that allowed chemical bonds to bind atoms into molecules?

<p>The cooling of the universe allowed chemical bonds to form and bind atoms into molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a protostar become a star?

<p>A protostar becomes a star through fusion reactions that generate helium, which require high temperature and pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be covered in detail in the next lecture?

<p>The next lecture will cover the evolution of stars in detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main stages in the evolution of a star?

<p>The three main stages in the evolution of a star are the main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of fusion in a star?

<p>Fusion in a star is the process of hydrogen nuclei slamming into each other, causing fusion reactions that generate helium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What powers the sun?

<p>The sun is powered by the energy released from fusion reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the evolution of a star?

<p>The mass of a star determines its evolution. The more massive the star, the shorter its lifespan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sequence stage of a star's evolution?

<p>The main sequence stage of a star's evolution is the longest stage, where hydrogen is fused into helium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a star as its hydrogen fuel runs out?

<p>As a star's hydrogen fuel runs out, it expands and becomes a red giant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for fusion to occur in a star?

<p>Fusion in a star requires high temperature and high pressure to get particles close enough to fuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the universe?

<p>The estimated age of the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary element in the universe?

<p>The primary element in the universe is hydrogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is redshift and how is it related to the Doppler effect?

<p>Redshift refers to the shift in light wavelengths towards the red part of the spectrum due to the movement of an object away from an observer. This phenomenon is related to the Doppler effect, which occurs when an object moves towards or away from an observer, compressing or stretching sound waves, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Doppler effect and how is it observed in everyday life?

<p>The Doppler effect is the compression or stretching of sound waves that occurs when an object moves towards or away from an observer. This effect can be observed in everyday life with sirens on ambulances or police cars. As the vehicle approaches, the sound waves are compressed, resulting in a higher frequency and a higher pitch. As the vehicle moves away, the sound waves are stretched, resulting in a lower frequency and a lower pitch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does redshift indicate about the motion of galaxies?

<p>Redshift indicates that all galaxies are moving away from us. This observation supports the concept of an expanding universe, where everything is moving away from everything else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the expansion of the universe?

<p>The main cause of the expansion of the universe is the Big Bang, which occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago. The Big Bang was a rapid expansion of all matter and energy from a point of singularity, resulting in the formation of the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of star formation from nebulae to protostars.

<p>During star formation, cooling allows chemical bonds to bind atoms into molecules, forming nebulae. Denser areas with more gravitational pull attract matter, leading to the formation of a disk that rotates around an axis. The center of this disk becomes hot enough to glow, creating the first protostar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a protostar as it continues to grow?

<p>As a protostar continues to grow, matter is continuously pulled in due to gravity. This leads to an increase in temperature and density until fusion reactions occur. Fusion reactions generate helium, which ignites the star and marks its transition from a protostar to a main sequence star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated age of the universe?

<p>The estimated age of the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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