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3. This branch of science is the study of the evolution of
What is Cosmology?
This branch of science is the
study of the evolution of
the universe.
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4. The stretching of wavelengths that give evidence for expansion
What is redshift?
The stretching of wavelengths
that give evidence for expansion
of space
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5. The first known event in the
What is the big bang?
The first known event in the
universe.
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6. Matter that cannot be seen, but only detected by its gravitational
What is dark matter?
Matter that cannot be seen, but
only detected by its gravitational
influence.
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7. 2,1 What is Geocentric? An early model of the universe that was
proposed by Ptolemy had the earth in the
center of the universe.
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8. The red shift is important
What is the universe is expanding?
The red shift is important
because it shows...
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9. What is era 3?
Atoms form.
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10. What is Dark Energy?
About 70% of the universe.
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11. The model of the universe proposed by Copernicus
What is Heliocentric?
The model of the universe
proposed by Copernicus
that puts the sun in the center
of the universe.
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12. When we refer to the expansion of the universe, we mean:
What is the space being stretched out?
When we refer to the expansion
of the universe, we mean:
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13. What is Era 2?
Nucleons form.
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14. Change in velocity over time.
What is acceleration?
Change in velocity over time.
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15. What is everywhere?
The true center of the
universe.
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16. The residues of the early
What is the cosmic microwave background (CMB)?
The residues of the early
universe.
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17. What is Era 1?
Inflation
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18. Basic constitutes of matter
What are atoms?
Basic constitutes of matter
in the universe.
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19. The modern cosmological principle states that the
What is the infinite?
The modern cosmological
principle states that the
universe is this.
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20. Besides gravity, formation of stars and galaxies is a
What are quantum fluctuations?
Besides gravity, formation
of stars and galaxies is a
result of this.
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21. What is Era 4 (today)?
14x 10(9) yr
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22. What is the fate of the universe?
Depends on the amount
and types of matter and
energy in it.
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