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1
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The Big Bang theory is an explanation of the start of the ———.

A

Universe

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2
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The Big Bang Theory says:

A

universe started from a point and is still expanding

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3
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A theory and law are the same thing.

A

false

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4
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Which is larger: Galaxy, planet, universe?

A

Universe

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5
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Our solar system is part of what galaxy?

A

Milky Way

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6
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Light waves and sound waves are affected the same way when an object moves.

A

True

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7
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If light is moving toward you it will show a _________shift, moving away a ___________shift.

A

BLUE RED

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8
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The doppler effect causes light to change __________ and sound to change_________.

A

COLOR PITCH

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9
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When an object is NOT moving, the waves_____.

A

stay the same size

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10
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A piece of evidence for the big bang theory is_____.

A

red shift of star light

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11
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The red shift of star light shows the universe is _______________.

A

expanding

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12
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The first three stages of stars life in order are:

A

nebula, protostar, main sequence star

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13
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Which stage is our sun currently in?

A

main sequence star

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14
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Which stage is fusing hydrogen into helium?

A

main sequence star

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15
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A constellation is what?

A

a group of stars that make an image in the sky

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16
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What are the seven stages in order of a LOW MASS star:

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nebular, protostar, main sequence, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf, black dwarf