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Which theory states that the universe has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago?
Which theory states that the universe has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago?
What is the estimated diameter of the universe?
What is the estimated diameter of the universe?
Who proposed the Big Bang Theory?
Who proposed the Big Bang Theory?
Which theory suggests that the universe is constantly expanding at an accelerated rate?
Which theory suggests that the universe is constantly expanding at an accelerated rate?
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Which theory proposes that the universe will eventually collapse in on itself?
Which theory proposes that the universe will eventually collapse in on itself?
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Study Notes
Big Bang Theory
- Proposes that the universe originated from an extremely hot and dense state approximately 13 billion years ago.
- Suggests continuous expansion of the universe since its creation.
Diameter of the Universe
- Estimated to be about 93 billion light-years across, encompassing all observable matter.
Proponent of Big Bang Theory
- Georges Lemaître is credited with proposing the Big Bang Theory in the 1920s, building on ideas from Albert Einstein’s General Relativity.
Accelerating Expansion Theory
- Dark Energy Theory suggests the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate, attributed to the influence of dark energy, which constitutes about 68% of the universe.
Fate of the Universe Theories
- Big Crunch Theory posits that the universe could eventually stop expanding and collapse back into a singularity, contrasting the Big Bang.
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Description
Quiz: The Universe and the Solar System - Origins and Theories Test your knowledge on the origin of the universe and the solar system with this quiz. Explore different theories and gain a deeper understanding of our cosmic beginnings. This quiz is part of Module 4, which covers subjects such as Earth and Life Science, English for Academic and Professional Purpose, Oral Communication, 21st Century Literature from the Philippines, and Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person.
