Question

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Answer 1

The two correct responses that accurately differentiate between dark matter and dark energy are:

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

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

(Note: In terms of dominance, while dark energy is more prevalent in terms of energy density, dark matter is more prevalent when discussing mass.)