MTEL Earth Science Practice Test - Question List

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86.
Which of the following provides evidence of the existence of dark matter in the universe?
  1. The redshift of distant galaxies.
  2. The high energy emitted by quasars.
  3. The rotational velocity of galaxies.
  4. The size of superclusters.
87.
Which of the following supported the scientific conclusion that the universe began with an inflationary expansion?
  1. The proportion of the different elements found in asteroids.
  2. The motion of galaxies receding from Earth in all directions.
  3. The variation in the density of different regions of space.
  4. The release of energy observed in nuclear fusion reactions.
88.
Which of the following provides evidence that the universe is expanding?
  1. The changing distance between stars in the Milky Way.
  2. The calculated distance to the cosmic horizon.
  3. The shifting of the spectral lines of galaxies.
  4. The emptiness of most regions of space.

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