Exploring Supporting Evidence for Earth Life Science

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According to Edwin Hubble's observations in 1924, what did he discover about the distance between galaxies?

  • The distance between galaxies is random
  • The distance between galaxies is increasing with time (correct)
  • The distance between galaxies is constant
  • The distance between galaxies is decreasing with time

What is the cosmic microwave background (CMB) speculated to be?

  • Energy reflected by galaxies
  • Energy emitted by stars
  • Energy emitted by black holes
  • Energy left over from the formation of the universe (correct)

Which of the following elements are found in abundance in the universe?

  • Nitrogen and Sulfur
  • Oxygen and Carbon
  • Helium and Hydrogen (correct)
  • Lithium and Beryllium

What causes the red shift in light waves?

<p>The light waves are stretched (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Steady State Theory, what happens to matter as the universe expands?

<p>Matter is constantly created (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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