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2. What does dark energy do?

  • Provoke supernovae
  • Accelerate expansion of the universe
  • Create black holes
  • Create

3. Why are geostationary orbits useful?

  • It means the satellite is constantly over the same spot on earth
  • It means that its high speeds (since it's close to Earth) can be used to generate electricity
  • It means that temperatures across one orbit (e.g over the equator) can be monitored by one satellite orbita
  • It's close orbit means there is a better view of the Earth below

4. What is a nebula?

  • An accumulated formation of liquids floating in space, which may facilitate life
  • Clouds of gas and dust
  • An asteroid belt
  • A collision of stars

5. Red-shift shows what?

  • The universe is in fluctuating expansion and shrinkage
  • The universe is slowly shrinking
  • The universe is expanding
  • The universe is constant

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