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The formation
Topic : The formation
In this topic you will learn...
Chapter 1 :
Steady state theory
The Steady State Theory states that although the universe is expanding, it does not change its look over time
Helium and hydrogen are the most common elements in the universe
According to the Steady State Theory quantities of hydrogen and helium in the universe are created by supernovae
The Big Bang theory suggests that all elements of the universe were produced out of nothing
The Steady State Theory has faded with the discoveries of quasars and cosmic microwave radiation
Chapter 2 :
The Big Bang theory
The term 'universe' means all of time, space, matter and energy
The Big Bang theory states that the universe was formed as a result of a giant explosion of very dense and hot matter
The discovery of the cosmic microwave background radiation made the Big Bang theory the best theory of the origin and evolution of the universe
The solar system was formed from a cloud of dust and gas disturbed by supernovae
Like all scientific theories, the Big Bang theory is subject to constant re-evaluation and change
Chapter 3 :
How the Earth was formed: the layers of the Earth
The Earth began forming about 4600 million years ago
The hard surface of the Earth is called the crust
The Earth's crust is made of large, slowly-moving blocks of rocks called tectonic plates
According to scientific research and calculations, the distance between the surface of the Earth and its centre is about 3900 km
The Earth is made of three main layers: the crust, the mantle and the core
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