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The Big Bang Theory — Quiz

Question 2 • Earth and Space Science

Which feature represents the best evidence of the uneven distribution of cosmic microwave background radiation?

Answer
A
supernovae resulting from the death of stars
B
large proportions of hydrogen and helium relative to other, heavier elements
C
different amounts of redshift of light from different galaxies
D
cosmic filaments and galaxy clusters that formed from early density variations

Explanation

Unevenness in the cosmic microwave background reflects tiny density differences in the early universe. Gravity amplified those variations over time, drawing matter into structures such as cosmic filaments and galaxy clusters. Therefore, cosmic filaments and galaxy clusters are the best evidence among these choices; hydrogen and helium proportions relate to the early universe’s chemical makeup instead.

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