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Cosmogony is any model concerning the origin of the ______ or the universe.

cosmos

In astronomy, cosmogony refers to the study of the origin of particular astrophysical objects or systems, and is most commonly used in reference to the origin of the ______, the Solar System, or the Earth–Moon system.

universe

The prevalent cosmological model of the early development of the universe is the ______ theory.

Big Bang

Sean M. Carroll, who specializes in theoretical cosmology and field theory, explains two competing explanations for the origins of the ______, which is the center of a space in which a characteristic is limitless (one example is the singularity of a black hole, where gravity is the characteristic that becomes limitless — infinite).

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When the singularity of the universe started to expand, the ______ occurred, which evidently began the universe.

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In astronomy, cosmogony refers to the study of the origin of particular astrophysical objects or systems, and is most commonly used in reference to the origin of the ______, the Solar System, or the Earth–Moon system.

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

Cosmogony is any model concerning the origin of the ______ or the universe.

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

When the singularity of the universe started to expand, the ______ occurred, which evidently began the universe.

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

Sean M. Carroll, who specializes in theoretical cosmology and field theory, explains two competing explanations for the origins of the ______, which is the center of a space in which a characteristic is limitless (one example is the singularity of a black hole, where gravity is the characteristic that becomes limitless — infinite).

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

The prevalent cosmological model of the early development of the universe is the ______ theory.

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

Flashcards

Cosmogony

The study of the origin of the cosmos or universe.

Universe

The totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena in space; all of cosmos.

Big Bang Theory

The leading explanation for the origin of the universe, stating it began from a singular point.

Singularity

A point where physical laws break down; limitless characteristics like gravity.

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Astrophysical objects

Celestial bodies or phenomena studied in astronomy like stars, planets, and galaxies.

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Solar System

The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it.

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Earth–Moon system

The gravitational system consisting of Earth and its only natural satellite, the Moon.

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Theoretical Cosmology

The branch of cosmology that deals with theoretical models and ideas about the universe.

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Competing Explanations

Different theories or models that explain cosmic origins and events.

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Origin Models

Models that explain how the universe or particular systems came to be.

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