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The universe may have begun with the ______ Theory which occurred around 13.8 Ga.
Big Bang
It was only after one billion years that ______ began to form.
galaxies
The ______ Theory was proposed to explain the origin of the universe.
Big Bang
American physicist Alan Guth proposed a model based on the ______ Theory.
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The uncertainties of the standard Big Bang model include the horizon and ______ problem.
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The ______ Theory incorporates a short early period of exponential cosmic inflation.
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The Big Bang Theory suggests the universe was created approximately ______ years ago.
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Galaxies began to form ______ years after the Big Bang occurred.
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The current accepted model on the formation of the universe is the ______ Theory.
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The Big Bang Theory is attributed to Belgian priest Georges ______.
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According to the Big Bang Theory, the universe originated from an infinitely tiny, infinitely dense ______.
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The universe started around ______ billion years ago according to the Big Bang Theory.
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The Big Bang Theory describes the universe as ______ from a singularity.
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The point from which the universe expanded is known as the ______.
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The theory that describes the early development of the universe is known as the ______ Theory.
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The Big Bang Theory is a ______ model of the universe.
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The Rigveda describes the universe as an oscillating universe with a 'cosmic egg' or _____ containing the whole universe.
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Anaxagoras believed in a primordial universe that was a primordial mixture of all its ingredients which existed in _____ small fragments.
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Leucippus and Democritus believed in an _____ universe, composed of very small, indivisible, and indestructible atoms.
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The geocentric model, proposed by _____ and Ptolemy, places Earth at the center of the Universe.
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In a geocentric model, the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets all orbit the _____.
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Heliocentrism, proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus, is a cosmological model in which the _____ is assumed to lie at or near a central point.
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In the heliocentric model, the Earth and other bodies revolve around the _____
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The idea of the _____ universe involves celestial bodies expanding out of a single concentrated point.
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Study Notes
Theories on the Origin of the Universe
- Einstein's static universe model proposed in 1917 suggests a dynamically stable universe that neither expands nor contracts.
- Rene Descartes introduced the Cartesian vortex model, depicting space filled with matter swirling in large and small vortices, contrasting with the void of Newton's infinite universe.
Modern Theories on the Origin of the Universe
- The Big Bang Theory, credited to Georges Lemaitre, posits the universe originated from a singular point approximately 14 billion years ago, leading to continuous expansion.
- Einstein's oscillating universe model presents a universe with positive curvature that expands temporarily before contracting.
- The Steady State Theory, proposed by Fred Hoyle, Thomas Gold, and Herman Bondi, argues for an eternally expanding universe with continuous matter creation, maintaining constant density as old stars become unobservable due to their distance.
- Alan Guth's inflationary universe theory builds upon the Big Bang, introducing a brief period of exponential inflation to address issues like the horizon and flatness problems.
- Andrei Linde's multiverse theory, an extension of chaotic inflation theory, presents the universe as one of many “bubbles” in a larger multiverse.
Characteristics of Earth
- Essential characteristics of Earth that support life include the presence of water, suitable temperature ranges, and a protective atmosphere.
The Origin of the Solar System
- After the Big Bang, occurring around 13.8 billion years ago, it took approximately one billion years for galaxies to begin forming.
Additional Historical Cosmological Concepts
- The Rigveda describes an oscillating universe where a “cosmic egg” expands from a concentrated point called Bindu.
- Anaxagoras proposed the primordial universe theory, suggesting a mixture containing all cosmic ingredients existed in small fragments.
- Greek philosophers Leucippus and Democritus theorized an atomic universe composed of indivisible, indestructible atoms.
- The geocentric model, supported by Aristotle and Ptolemy, placed Earth at the center of the universe, with celestial bodies orbiting around it.
- Heliocentrism, advanced by Nicolaus Copernicus, positions the Sun at or near the center, with Earth and other celestial bodies revolving around it.
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This quiz explores various theories regarding the origin of the universe with a focus on Einstein's model. Learn about the concepts of a static universe and how Einstein's ideas contributed to our understanding of cosmic stability. Test your knowledge of cosmology and the historical perspectives on the universe's formation.
