10 Questions
According to the theory of the expanding universe, what is the cause of the redshift observed in the light from astronomical objects?
The objects are moving away from us
What is the term used to describe the small and compact particle in which the entire universe was once condensed according to the theory of the expanding universe?
Primeval nucleus
What does the theory of the expanding universe propose about the counting of galaxies in our Universe?
The counting of galaxies is constant
What is the term used to describe the continuous expansion and contraction in the universe according to the theory of the expanding universe?
Cyclic Universe
What is the main content of the universe according to the theory of the expanding universe?
Matter, energy, and intergalactic space
According to Edwin Hubble's discovery, the redshift observed in the light from galaxies is evidence for which of the following?
An expanding universe
Which celestial body is NOT part of the Milky Way Galaxy?
Satellites
According to the theory of the formation of the sun and other celestial bodies, what is a nebula?
A spinning cloud of gases
What is the term used to describe the gradual increase in the size of an object by the buildup of matter due to gravity?
Accretion
According to the theory of the formation of the sun, what may have drawn gaseous materials from a protosun and gradually formed into planetesimals?
A large body passing around the sun
The Expanding Universe: Test your knowledge on the concepts of space-time, galaxies, and the continuous expansion of the Universe in this informative quiz.
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