44 Questions
Which theory proposes continuous expansion and contraction of the universe?
Pulsating Theory
What is the main concept of the Steady State Theory?
Constant counting of galaxies in the universe
Which theory suggests that the entire universe was once condensed in a very small and compact particle?
Big Bang Theory
What does the Big Bang Theory propose happened about 20 billion years ago?
Primeval nucleus suddenly exploded in a big bang
What is the mantle mostly made up of?
Silicates and magnesium oxide
Which type of crust is mostly composed of different types of granites?
Continental crust
What is the likely cause of volcanic regions not created by plate tectonics?
Mantle plumes
What protects the planet from the charged particles of the solar wind?
Earth's magnetic field
Which layer of Earth is the dense center and hottest part?
Core
What would happen without the shield of the magnetic field according to the text?
The solar wind would strip Earth's atmosphere of the ozone layer.
What does Genesis 1:1 claim?
God created the heavens and the earth
Where is our solar system located?
Milky Way Galaxy
Which planet is capable of supporting life in our solar system?
Earth
What does the Geosphere describe?
The rocks and ground found on and in Earth
Why is Earth called the 'Blue Planet'?
Due to the abundant water on its surface
What marks the start of the Mesopelagic zone?
The thermocline inhibiting vertical mixing
What is the primary composition of the earth's atmosphere?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen
Where does the biosphere exist?
In the air, water, and on the ground
What are considered part of the geosphere?
Continents, ocean floor, all rocks on the surface, sand in deserts
What comprises the earth’s hydrosphere?
All of Earth's water, solid or liquid, in glaciers, rocks, soil, and air
Where does life exist?
Everywhere on earth: air, water and on the ground.
What marks the start of Abyssopelagic zone?
Sunlight penetration begins to decrease rapidly
What are the two main types of crust on Earth?
Continental crust and oceanic crust
What are the most abundant minerals in the continental crust?
Silicate and aluminum
What is the mantle mostly composed of?
Silicates, magnesium oxide, iron, aluminum, calcium, sodium, and potassium
What is the core mostly made of?
Iron and nickel
What is the likely cause of 'hot spots,' volcanic regions not created by plate tectonics?
Mantle plumes
What does Earth's magnetic field protect the planet from?
Charged particles of the solar wind
What are the three theories explaining the origin of the universe?
Steady State Theory, Pulsating Theory, Big Bang Theory
According to the Pulsating Theory, what will happen to the universe after it stops expanding?
It will start to contract due to gravitation.
What does the Big Bang Theory propose about the origin of the universe?
The entire universe was once condensed in a very small and compact particle called primeval nucleus, and then it suddenly exploded in a big bang.
What is the main concept of the Steady State Theory?
The overall structure of the universe is always the same at any point in time and space, balanced by the birth and death of stars.
What is the primary composition of the earth's atmosphere?
78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen
What marks the start of the Abyssopelagic zone?
The ocean floor at a depth of about 6,000 meters
Where is our solar system located?
In the Milky Way Galaxy
What does the Geosphere describe?
All of the rocks, minerals, and ground found on and in Earth
Which planet is capable of supporting life in our solar system?
Earth
What protects the planet from the charged particles of the solar wind?
Magnetic field
Where does the biosphere exist?
Everywhere on earth
What is the likely cause of volcanic regions not created by plate tectonics?
Water penetrating through small openings in the rocks or soil
What does the Big Bang Theory propose happened about 20 billion years ago?
The entire universe was once condensed in a very small and compact particle
What is the mantle mostly made up of?
Liquid rock
What comprises the earth’s hydrosphere?
All the earth's water, solid or in liquid form, contained in glaciers, rocks, soil, and the air
What is the main concept of the Steady State Theory?
Continuous expansion and contraction of the universe
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