Question

Which statements accurately differentiate between dark matter and dark energy? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures.
Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures.

There is much more dark energy in the universe, by mass.
There is much more dark energy in the universe, by mass.

There is much more dark matter in the universe, by mass.
There is much more dark matter in the universe, by mass.

Dark matter is black, while dark energy cannot be seen.
Dark matter is black, while dark energy cannot be seen.

Dark matter is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark energy is the cause of the formation of structures.
Dark matter is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark energy is the cause of the formation of structures.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- "Dark energy is the cause of the acceleration of the universe, while dark matter is the cause of the formation of structures."
- "There is much more dark energy in the universe, by mass."

(Explanation: dark energy drives the accelerated expansion; dark matter provides the gravitational scaffolding for galaxies. Dark energy makes up the largest fraction (~68%) of the universe's energy/mass budget, versus ~27% for dark matter.)