Origin and Evolution of the Universe CDS Questions

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Origin and Evolution of the Universe MCQ Questions


13.
The redshift observed in the light from distant galaxies is an example of which effect?
A.
Photoelectric effect
B.
Doppler effect
C.
Compton effect
D.
Greenhouse effect
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ANSWER :
B. Doppler effect
14.
Big Bang nucleosynthesis primarily produced which of the following light elements?
A.
Hydrogen, Helium and Lithium
B.
Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen
C.
Gold, Silver and Platinum
D.
Uranium and Thorium
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ANSWER :
A. Hydrogen, Helium and Lithium
15.
The branch of science that deals with the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe is called:
A.
Geology
B.
Cosmology
C.
Meteorology
D.
Seismology
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ANSWER :
B. Cosmology
16.
Which space observation greatly refined the measurement of the age and composition of the universe through study of the CMBR?
A.
Hubble Space Telescope only
B.
WMAP and Planck satellites
C.
Voyager probes
D.
Cassini mission
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ANSWER :
B. WMAP and Planck satellites
17.
According to the standard cosmological model, the universe is composed mostly of:
A.
Ordinary visible matter
B.
Dark energy and dark matter
C.
Pure hydrogen gas
D.
Antimatter
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ANSWER :
B. Dark energy and dark matter
18.
The first few seconds and minutes after the Big Bang are important because during this period:
A.
Galaxies fully formed
B.
Fundamental particles and light nuclei formed
C.
The Sun was born
D.
Life appeared
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ANSWER :
B. Fundamental particles and light nuclei formed