The "big bang" refers to
A) an event marking the beginning of the universe.
B) the extinction of the dinosaurs.
C) the inevitable end of the universe.
D) the collision of the first galaxies forming the universe as it is today.
E) the inevitable death of large stars.

Question

The "big bang" refers to  
A) an event marking the beginning of the universe.
B) the extinction of the dinosaurs.
C) the inevitable end of the universe.
D) the collision of the first galaxies forming the universe as it is today.
E) the inevitable death of large stars.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "big bang" refers to the event marking the beginning of the universe, when it is believed that all matter and energy were created and the universe began to expand rapidly. This theory is supported by evidence such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the observed redshift of distant galaxies.

The "Big Bang" Refers to