The Universe and the Solar System

Question 1

In layman’s terms, what is the Big Bang Theory?

Answer 1

It is a theory that attempts to explain the existence of the universe.

Question 2

What is the driving force of this theory? Why is the Big Bang Theory one of the most successful theories out there?

Answer 2

Hint: Origin

Question 3

What are the stages of the Big Bang Theory?

Answer 3

1. “Bang!”
2. Inflation
3. A bunch of particle reaction -> nuclei and atoms form
4. First Galaxy and Stars
5. Accelerated expansion of the Universe (caused by dark energy)
6. Planets, stars, Solar System etc.
7. Life on Earth
8. Present Day
9. Sun Expands -> end of life on Earth
10. Nothingness (dark and cold; just space)

Question 4

What is dark energy?

Answer 4

Hint: Unknown

Question 5

What are the different lenses or theories people had surrounding the Solar System?

Answer 5

Geocentric, Heliocentric, Accurate (Modern)

Question 6

Explain a Geocentric point of view of our Solar System.

Answer 6

Hint: Outdated

Question 7

Explain a Heliocentric point of view of our Solar System.

Answer 7

Hint: Helio = related to Sun

Question 8

Explain a Accurate (modern) point of view of our Solar System.

Answer 8

Hint: Science and evidence based

Question 9

Why do planets orbit?

Answer 9

Hint: Newton’s law of Gravitation

Question 10

How are planets categorized? Elaborate.

Answer 10

Terrestrial - inner four (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)
Giant - outer four (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)