Cosmology and the Universe
Description: This quiz covers the field of cosmology and the universe, exploring topics such as the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe, as well as the properties and behavior of celestial objects. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: cosmology universe big bang theory dark matter dark energy galaxies stars planets black holes |
What is the prevailing cosmological model for the origin and evolution of the universe?
What is the cosmic microwave background radiation, and what does it signify?
What is the primary component of the universe, constituting approximately 27% of its energy density?
What is the mysterious force that is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate?
What is the largest known structure in the universe, spanning billions of light-years?
What is the name of the closest galaxy to our Milky Way?
What is the term used to describe the process by which stars form from interstellar gas and dust?
What is the name of the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy?
What is the term used to describe the remnants of a massive star that has undergone a supernova explosion?
What is the name of the dwarf planet that was reclassified from planet status in 2006?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where distant objects in the universe appear to be moving away from us at an accelerated rate?
What is the name of the telescope that was launched in 1990 to study the cosmic microwave background radiation?
What is the term used to describe the process by which the universe is thought to have originated from a singularity?
What is the name of the largest known black hole in the universe?