Describe and discuss the concept of the Big Bang. What scientific evidence supports this
theory? What are its limitations? What will be an ideal response?
ANS:The
student should first describe the concept of the Big Bang and provide a brief history of the
early universe. Scientific evidence that supports the Big Bang may include evidence that the
universe is expanding, including the red shift and the Doppler effect. The student may also want
to mention the expansion rate and limitations to this theory.
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The term for the metropolitan region that stretches from the greater Washington D.C. area to Richmond Virginia is referred to as ________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Typically groundwater is stored in large open chambers below the ground.
a. true b. false
Why did the 1976 Tanshan earthquake in China deal a blow to the Chinese earthquake prediction program?
A) It occurred without foreshocks and was not predicted, unlike one the previous year. B) A prediction was issued for a major earthquake, but the earthquake turned out to be minor. C) No anomalous animal behavior was recorded prior to the earthquake. D) The Chinese had never predicted an earthquake successfully, so the warnings were not heeded.
Which of the following is considered a reason for the howling of wind on a blustery night?
A. snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together B. eddies of higher air density C. variation in air temperature D. wind blowing around a frozen surface