Unit 6 Pathway to Science 8

Reinforcement Worksheet 1

Name: Class: Date:

1. Read the statements of the Big Bang Theory and order them chronologically using numbers from 1 to 7.

a. As temperature dropped, the protons and neutrons fused and formed the first atoms
of hydrogen and helium.

b. Slightly denser areas formed stars, planets, and galaxies.

c. Energy is condensed by the action of high temperatures and pressures.

d. At the end of the expansion, temperature decreased, and quarks and gluons appeared.

e. Atoms were grouped by gravity, the Universe became transparent, and cosmic energy
emerged. The lighting of the Universe was produced.

f. All the concentrated energy experienced a change and expanded rapidly.

g. The Universe is expanding outwards, pushing the dark energy of antigravity.

2. Complete the chart. Match the components of the Universe with their definition.

Components
A B C D E F G
of the Universe

Definition

Component
Definition
of the Universe
A. Star 1. Remains of a supergiant star.
B. Planets 2. Groups of galaxies.
C. Galaxies 3. Celestial body that shines with its own light.
D. Star of neutrons 4. Exploding star that releases a great amount of energy.
5. Enormous systems formed by gas clouds, planets, stars, and cosmic
E. Nebulae
dust where gravitational force acts.
F. Galaxy clusters 6. Celestial bodies that orbit around a star.
G. Supernova 7. Clouds of cosmic dust.
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3. Read the sentences. Write T if it is true or F if it is false.

a. The Universe extends from an atom to a galaxy.

b. Matter in the Universe remains in an inactive state.

c. The Milky Way is part of the Virgo cluster.

d. Our galaxy is called Andromeda.

e. All planets in the Solar System have one or more satellites.

f. Hydrogen is the main component of the stars.

g. The WMAP allows to figure out the age of the Universe by recording temperature changes.

h. In the beginning, the Universe was very cold.

4. Look at the pictures, identify the type of galaxy writing down the correct number and name.

1 Elliptic

2 Spiral

3 Irregular

5. Mark with an X the statements that support the Big Bang Theory.

The Universe has always existed and will always exist.

The velocity by which galaxies separate from each other is directly proportional to their distances.
There is an abundance of light elements like hydrogen or helium.
The Universe always maintains its density thanks to the constant creation of new matter.
The presence of a type of electromagnetic radiation that surrounds the Universe.