GEOL111 Exam 1

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, all matter in the universe was once confined to a single point

True

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, the Universe is considerably older than Earth

True

Which of the following statements about differentiation are true?Choose one or more: A. The core formed as a result of differentiation. B. The Earth is round because of differentiation. C. The Moon formed as a result of differentiation. D. The mantle formed as a result of differentiation.

A, D

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, Earth is much older than the rest of the Universe

False

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, all the stars will end their lives explosively as supernovae

False

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, meteors were responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs

False

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, there is no way of knowing how old the Universe might be.

False

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, Earth and the Universe formed at about the same time

False

T/F: According to the Big Bang Theory, Earth formed through a series of violent collisions

False

Geocentric

The concept that placed Earth at the center of the Universe, with the Sun and other planets revolving around it.

Heliocentric

The concept that placed the Sun as the center, and the Earth and other planets revolving around it.