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Galaxy Formation Quiz
Question 1
What is the primary force that causes gas and dust in space to coalesce and form galaxies?
A) Electromagnetic Force
B) Gravitational Force
C) Magnetic Force
D) Nuclear Force
Question 2
What is the initial stage of galaxy formation, when slight density fluctuations in the early universe begin to grow?
A) Cosmic Inflation
B) Recombination
C) Structure Formation
D) Dark Age
Question 3
Which of the following is a key component for the formation of galaxies in the standard cosmological model?
A) Dark Energy
B) Dark Matter
C) Anti-Matter
D) Ordinary Matter
Question 4
What type of galaxy is formed primarily from the merge of smaller galaxies and has a complex structure?
A) Elliptical Galaxy
B) Spiral Galaxy
C) Irregular Galaxy
D) Lenticular Galaxy
Question 5
Which early observation suggested that the universe is expanding and thereby provided evidence for the Big Bang theory, which is crucial for understanding galaxy formation?
A) Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
B) Hubble's Law
C) Gamma-Ray Bursts
D) Type Ia Supernovae
Question 6
What is the term used for the large-scale structure of the universe, including clusters and superclusters of galaxies?
A) Cosmic Web
B) Galactic Halo
C) Filament
D) Galaxy Group
Question 7
What phenomenon can lead to the formation of new stars within existing galaxies?
A) Galactic Cannibalism
B) Radiation Pressure
C) Supernova Remnants
D) Stellar Wind
Question 8
Which type of galaxy is most commonly believed to form as a result of interactions and mergers between galaxies?
A) Spiral Galaxies
B) Elliptical Galaxies
C) Lenticular Galaxies
D) Dwarf Galaxies
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