Theories About the Universe Quick Check 4 of 4

Question

Which statement best
describes the movement of
galaxies in the universe?
(1 point)
Galaxies are moving
away from each other,
with closer galaxies
moving faster.
Galaxies are moving
toward each other, with
closer galaxies moving
faster.
Galaxies are moving
toward each other, with
galaxies farther away
moving faster.
Galaxies are moving
away from each other,
with galaxies farther
away moving faster

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the movement of galaxies in the universe is:

Galaxies are moving away from each other, with galaxies farther away moving faster.

This observation is a key aspect of the expanding universe model, often illustrated by Hubble's law.