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Questions and Answers
What key observation provides evidence for the expansion of the universe, as described by Hubble's Law?
What key observation provides evidence for the expansion of the universe, as described by Hubble's Law?
- The redshift of light from distant galaxies, indicating they are moving away from us. (correct)
- The concentration of cosmic microwave background emissions in certain regions of space.
- The uniform distribution of gas clouds throughout the observable universe.
- The detection of dark matter concentrations within elliptical galaxies.
The cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation provides insights into what era of the universe?
The cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation provides insights into what era of the universe?
- The state of the universe approximately 380,000 years after the Big Bang, when photons decoupled from matter. (correct)
- The present-day distribution of elliptical and spiral galaxies.
- The period when the first galaxies were forming, roughly 1 billion years after the Big Bang.
- The era of galaxy evolution through mergers and interactions, billions of years after the Big Bang.
Which of the following best describes the evolutionary process that follows the Big Bang and leads to the formation of galaxies?
Which of the following best describes the evolutionary process that follows the Big Bang and leads to the formation of galaxies?
- The expansion of the universe leads to spontaneous creation of galaxy superclusters without any structure.
- Uniform distribution of matter leads to immediate construction of the initial spiral galaxies, which then gravitate to one another.
- Dark matter repels normal matter, creating voids that gradually coalesce into elliptical galaxies.
- Initial density fluctuations cause regions to gravitationally attract, forming gas clouds, stars, and eventually galaxies. (correct)
What role is attributed to dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies?
What role is attributed to dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies?
Which characteristics differentiate spiral galaxies from elliptical galaxies?
Which characteristics differentiate spiral galaxies from elliptical galaxies?
What is the fate of a core that exceeds 3 times the mass of the Sun following a supernova?
What is the fate of a core that exceeds 3 times the mass of the Sun following a supernova?
Which statement best describes Population III stars?
Which statement best describes Population III stars?
What distinguishes Population II stars from Population I stars?
What distinguishes Population II stars from Population I stars?
What occurs during the supernova stage of a high-mass star?
What occurs during the supernova stage of a high-mass star?
According to the Chandrashekhar Limit, what happens to a core with a mass less than 1.44 times that of the Sun?
According to the Chandrashekhar Limit, what happens to a core with a mass less than 1.44 times that of the Sun?
Flashcards
White Dwarf
White Dwarf
The remnant core of a low to medium mass star that cools over time.
Neutron Star
Neutron Star
A stellar remnant formed from the collapse of a massive star's core, with a mass between 1.44 to 3 solar masses.
Black Hole
Black Hole
An end state of a massive star's core collapse, occurring when the mass exceeds 3 solar masses.
Hubble's Law
Hubble's Law
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Chandrasekhar Limit
Chandrasekhar Limit
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Population III Stars
Population III Stars
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Redshift
Redshift
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Cosmic Microwave Background Emissions
Cosmic Microwave Background Emissions
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Formation of Galaxies
Formation of Galaxies
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Types of Galaxies
Types of Galaxies
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Study Notes
UPSC CSE 2025 Geography - Geomophology
- This course covers Geography, focusing on Geomophology for the UPSC CSE 2025 exam.
- It includes topics from the Universe to Earth's evolution, cycles of erosion, and plate tectonics.
Index of Topics
- Universe
- Galaxies
- Stars
- Solar System
- The Sun
- Planets
- Evolution of Earth
- Earth Facts
- Milankovitch Cycles
- Moon
- Eclipses
- PYQ (Previous Year Questions)
- Interior of the Earth
- Earthquakes
- Earth Movements
- Continental Drift & Sea Floor Spread Theories
- Plate Tectonics Theory
- Volcanism
- Orogeny
- Rocks & Rock Cycle
- Cycles of Erosion
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