Question

The Universe Online Practice
Complete this assessment to review what you’ve learned. It will not count toward your grade.
11 of 1411 of 14 Items




















Question
Use the scenario to answer the question.

A student is evaluating a scientific view of how the universe formed. The student writes the following notes in a research log.

• Density of the universe never changes

• Universe is constantly expanding

• New stars and galaxies are created to replace those that burn out

Which view of how the universe formed is the student most likely evaluating?

(1 point)
Responses

steady state theory
steady state theory

big bang theory
big bang theory

geocentric model
geocentric model

heliocentric model

Answer 1

The student is most likely evaluating the **steady state theory**. This theory posits that the universe is continuously expanding while maintaining a constant average density, and new matter is created to form new stars and galaxies to replace those that burn out.