I-1.

The Origin of the Universe

Origin and Structure of the Earth
Multiple Choice
Select the correct letter.
1. Which of the following theories suggests that the
universe originated from a singularity that
expanded continuously?
A. Oscillating Universe Theory
B. Pulsating Theory
C. Big Bang Theory
D. Steady State Theory
2. Which of the following describes the Big Crunch
according to the Oscillating Universe Theory?
A. reversal of the universe’s expansion
B. continuous expansion of the universe
C. formation of matter
D. formation of antimatter
3. Which of the following theories suggests that the
universe will stay the same throughout time?
A. Creationism Theory
B. Steady State Theory
C. Pulsating Theory
D. Big Bang Theory
4. Which of the following is true about the
Oscillating Universe Theory?
A. The universe resulted from a series of Big
Bang and Big Crunch.
B. The universe is always present and will not
change.
C. The universe will not change its density.
D. The universe will not stop expanding.
5. What happens during nucleosynthesis?

A. Matter and antimatter collide with each other.

B. Atomic particles combine with other atomic
particles.
C. Dark energy is produced.
D. Matter and antimatter combine with each
other.
6. Which of the following is true about cosmic
background radiation?
A. the aftermath of an explosion caused by Big Bang
B. the radiation produced by stars
C. the radiation that caused the destruction of planes
D. the result of colliding of hydrogen particles with
helium
7. Which of the following is not true about the
theories of the origin of the universe?
A. Oscillating Universe Theory combined the Big Bang
and the Big Crunch.
B. Steady State Theory suggests that the universe’s
expansion will not end.
C. Big Bang Theory stated that the universe would not
end.
D. Big Bang theory is the most accepted theory about
the origin of the universe.
8. Which of the following statements are true about
the Steady State Theory?
I. The universe will not change its density.
II. The universe came from a singularity.
III. The universe resulted from a series of Big Bang and Big
Crunch.
IV. The universe is always present and will not change.

A. I only
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I ad IV
9. Arrange the following events to show the evolution of
the universe as proposed by the Big Bang Theory.
a. nucleosynthesis
b. singularity
c. formation of planets, comets, and asteroids
d. formation of atomic particles
e. formation of stars and galaxies
f. explosion of the singularity
A. a,b,d,f,e,c
B. b,c,d,a,e,f
C. f,d,c,a,b,e
D. b,f,d,a,e,c
10. Why is the Big Bang Theory the most accepted
theory about the origin of the universe?
A. Evidence found is aligned with the explanations of the Big
Bang Theory.
B. Its counterparts failed to explain origin of the universe.
C. Other theories suggested that the universe has no start and
no end.
D. Big Bang Theory is aligned with the teachings of some
religion.