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What phenomenon allows us to observe stars in the past?
What phenomenon allows us to observe stars in the past?
- Stellar distances (correct)
- Time dilation
- Light years
- Starlight refraction
Why is the origin of life considered a unique event in the history of the universe?
Why is the origin of life considered a unique event in the history of the universe?
- It occurred billions of years ago
- It signifies the emergence of life from non-life (correct)
- It is related to the Big Bang theory
- It marks the beginning of biological evolution
In the context of the universe's vastness, how does Earth compare?
In the context of the universe's vastness, how does Earth compare?
- It is relatively large compared to other planets
- It is at the center of the universe
- It is almost insignificant in size (correct)
- It is a significant component of the universe
What is the main focus of the Big Bang theory?
What is the main focus of the Big Bang theory?
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How did hydrogen and helium eventually form according to the text?
How did hydrogen and helium eventually form according to the text?
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What gases were released from the molten mass covering the surface of early earth?
What gases were released from the molten mass covering the surface of early earth?
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What did the UV rays from the sun break water into on early earth?
What did the UV rays from the sun break water into on early earth?
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Who proposed that the first form of life could have come from pre-existing non-living organic molecules?
Who proposed that the first form of life could have come from pre-existing non-living organic molecules?
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What did S.L.Miller observe in his laboratory scale experiments in 1953?
What did S.L.Miller observe in his laboratory scale experiments in 1953?
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What limited evidence led to the acceptance of the first part of the conjectured story - chemical evolution?
What limited evidence led to the acceptance of the first part of the conjectured story - chemical evolution?
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