Module 2 Flashcards
It comprises various studies in interconnected layers found in the surface of the earth
Earth Science
A vast space that comprises trillions of galaxies and everything that exists; it includes space and dark matter
Universe
The scientific study of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
Astronomy
A thought-out explanation for observations of the natural world that has been constructed using the scientific method, and which brings together many facts and hypotheses
Theory
Are vast cosmic islands of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity
Galaxy
A form of energy that includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays and gamma rays, as well as visible light
Electromagnetic Radiation
What are the 4 scientific theories of the uiverse
- Big Bang theory
- Inflation theory
- Oscillating Universe theory
- Steady State theory
God created the universe and
everything that is in it ; Book of Genesis
Creationism
What are the evidences shown in the Big bang theory?
1) the redshift
2) abundance of hydrogen,
helium, and lithium
3) cosmic microwave
background radiation
The currently accepted theory of the origin and evolution of the universe
Big Bang theory
Developed to explain several
puzzles with the Big Bang theory ; It states that the early
Universe expanded
exponentially fast for a fraction of a second after the Big Bang.
Inflation theory
Who discovered the Oscillating universe theory?
Richard C. Tolman
Who discovered the Big Bang theory?
Georges Lemaitre
He supported Big bang Theory and
states that the age of the universe is 13.8 Billion years
Edwin Hubble
What is the age of the universe?
13.8 Billion years
