Base your answers to questions 1 through 3 on the diagram below and on your knowledge
of Earth science. The diagram represents the expansion of a portion of the universe from its
origin until the present. The timeline represents billions of years. Letter X indicates two
celestial objects.
Timeline (billion years ago)
Present T
5-
10-
Origin of
Universe
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1. Two pieces of evidence that support the theory that the universe is expanding are the
A) red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion
B) red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background
radiation
C) blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion
D) blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background
radiation
polestial objects labeled X are
