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The Expanding Universe

Question 9 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

Which evidence supports the big bang theory?

Answer
A
Planetesimals form in debris disks.
B
Most galaxies are moving toward us.
C
Uniform background radiation is detected in every direction.
D
Galaxies spin faster than they should based on visible matter.

Explanation

The cosmic microwave background is faint radiation left over from the early, hot universe. It is observed nearly uniformly in every direction, which supports the big bang theory. Planetesimals forming in debris disks concerns how planetary systems develop, while galaxy motion and rotation are not the evidence described here.

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