SHORT QUIZ

1.List the 9 theories being discussed (9 pts.)

2.Differentiate the 3 approaches of understanding the origin of the universe, solar system or earth (15pts)
TOTAL ITEMS = 24

SHORT QUIZ
1. Describe the structure and composition of the Universe (10 pts.)
2. Explain the concept of the Red Shift and how it used as an evidence for an expanding universe (10
pts.)
3. Explain the origin and evolution of the Universe according to the Big Bang Theory (10 pts.)
TOTAL ITEMS = 30

SHORT QUIZ
1. Illustrate the eight planets of the solar system based on the distance from the sun. (20 pts.)
2. Compare the 5 large scale features of the solar system from the 3 small scale features of the solar
system. (15 pts.)
3. Outline what compose the solar system. (15 pts.)
TOTAL ITEMS = 50

1. Identify 10 elements found in the universe and in earth. (10pts.)

2. Write T if answer is True & F if answer is False: (5 pts.)
__a. Hydrogen, helium, inert gases, and volatiles, the universe and Earth have similar abundance
especially for rock and metal elements.
b. The sun and the large planets have enough gravity to retain hydrogen and helium.
c. Rare inert gases are too heavy for the Earth’s gravity to retain, thus the low abundance
d. Retention of volatile elements by the Earth is not consistent with the idea that some materials that
formed the Earth and the solar system were “cold” and solid; otherwise, the volatiles would have been
lost.
e. The presence of heavy elements such as lead, silver, and uranium on Earth suggests that it was
derived from remnants of a supernova and that the Sun is a second- generation star made by
recycling materials.
3. Essay: Compare the three recent advancement & information on the solar system
& explain each finding (15 pts.)
TOTAL ITEMS = 30