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cnetterville

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According to calculations made by modern astronomers, the age of the universe is close to
 
  A) 14 billion years.
  B) 7 billion years.
  C) 21 billion years.
  D) 6000 years.

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How did Mr. Hubble calculate the age of the universe?
 
  A) by measuring the rate of expansion of the universe
  B) by looking at the age of the oldest stars
  C) by measuring the redshift of stars within 360 degrees of the center of our galaxy
  D) by measuring the rate of radioactive decay within the farthest galaxies


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
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