1. Who is the scientist after whom the law that states the velocity at which a galaxy recedes is proportional to its distance from Earth is named?
2. What is cosmic microwave background radiation an example of in relation to the Big Bang?
3. What is the primary role of the star's life cycle in the universe?
Big Bang Evidence — key proof?
Redshift and cosmic microwave background radiation.
Universe Expansion — indicator?
Galaxies receding, shown by redshift.
Star Life Cycle — final stage?
White dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.
Big Bang — definition?
Universe started from a hot, dense state.
Redshift — significance?
Indicates galaxies are moving away, supporting expansion.
Cosmic microwave background — evidence of?
Early universe heat and density.
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