Astronomy: The Universe Unit Test

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Which of the following statements provide evidence to support the big bang theory? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Small spiral galaxies become larger elliptical galaxies when they collide.
Small spiral galaxies become larger elliptical galaxies when they collide.

The universe began as a very high density singularity.
The universe began as a very high density singularity.

Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the galaxy.
Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the galaxy.

The ratios of hydrogen and helium in the universe match those of the early universe.

Answer 1

The two statements that provide evidence to support the Big Bang theory are:

1. The universe began as a very high density singularity.
2. The ratios of hydrogen and helium in the universe match those of the early universe.

These statements highlight the initial conditions of the universe and the predictions made by the Big Bang theory regarding elemental abundances.