Introduction to Astronomy

Topic: Introduction to Astronomy

Paper details:

 

You will answer five to ten questions relating to Chapters 16, 18 & 19. Your answers are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts involved in your own words, and should not simply be a series of quotes from the reference sources. If an occasional quote is used, then the quote should be appropriately referenced in APA format. The paper submitted should be a Microsoft Word document of the downloaded assignment file with the answers entered into the file. If the downloaded file is not used, then the submitted document must be formatted like the assignment file with the questions numbered and stated as they are in the assignment file. Upload the document into the corresponding folder in the Dropbox area of the course. No emailed submissions will be accepted. This assignment is worth 25 points.

Due Date:  11:59 p.m. CT Saturday of Week 8

 

Instructions:  To the greatest possible extent, answers should be in your own words and should demonstrate an understanding of the concepts involved. (More than just a glossary definition of the terminology is expected.) This assignment is worth 25 points. To receive full credit, this assignment must be uploaded to the corresponding drop box by the due date. An earned grade will be reduced by 5% for each day or part of a day that the assignment is posted late. Papers posted after Wednesday (midnight) of the following week will be assigned a grade of zero.

 

Questions:

 

  1. (8 pts) Answer each of the following questions:

 

(a) When did the Big Bang occur and what was the result?

 

 

(b) Is “string theory” a proven scientific theory? Why or why not?

 

 

(c) Where does the Strong Nuclear Force come into play?

 

 

(d) What is Cosmology?

 

 

 

  1. (5 pts) If our Sun and solar system had formed at the same time as the very first stars in the universe, describe how and why our solar system would be different than the one we have today and the impact this would likely have had on the formation of life. (You will need to consider the state of the universe at the time of the formation of the first stars. The answer is not directly stated in the textbook.)

 

 

 

  1. (8 pts) Provide an explanation for each of the following:

 

(a) What does the Drake Equation attempt to do?

 

 

(b) What determines the Habitable Zone of a solar system?

 

 

(c) Is an Organic Molecule a living entity? Why or why not?

 

 

(d) Why is the “Water Hole” the best region for communication across the cosmos?

 

 

 

  1. (4 pts) State Hubble’s Law. Describe how it is used in astronomy

12 in… double spaced … Times Roman font

****ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE COPIED AND PASTED BEFORE THE ANSWER AND NUMBERED CORRECTLY……3 PAGES LONG NOT INCLUDING THE TITLE AND RESOURCE PAGE

***ANSWERS SHOULD BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND NOT JUST A DICTIONARY DEFINITION******