Flashcards: Understanding the Universe and Stars — 10 cards

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1Question

Big Bang Evidence — key proof?

Answer

Redshift and cosmic microwave background radiation.

2Question

Big Bang — definition?

Answer

Universe started from a hot, dense state.

3Question

Universe Expansion — indicator?

Answer

Galaxies receding, shown by redshift.

4Question

Redshift — significance?

Answer

Indicates galaxies are moving away, supporting expansion.

5Question

Star Life Cycle — final stage?

Answer

White dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.

6Question

Cosmic microwave background — evidence of?

Answer

Early universe heat and density.

7Question

Hubble's Law — description?

Answer

Recession velocity proportional to distance.

8Question

Universe expansion — evidence?

Answer

Redshift and Hubble's Law.

9Question

Star life cycle — stages?

Answer

Formation, main sequence, giant, supernova, remnant.

10Question

HR Diagram — purpose?

Answer

Classifies stars by luminosity and temperature.

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1. Who is the scientist after whom the law that states the velocity at which a galaxy recedes is proportional to its distance from Earth is named?

2. What is the primary evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory that the universe is expanding?

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