Question

when you look up at the night sky, you can sometimes see the moon and stars. everything you see is part of the universe. but the universe contains much more than what you can see! the universe is the collection of all space; everything is contained within it. it is the largest and oldest thing in existence. the universe is currently estimated to be about 14 billion years old. for comparison, the sun is about 4.6 billion years old and the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. determine whether each statement about the universe is true or false. the universe is older than every star. some planets are bigger than the universe. earth and the sun are part of the universe. the universe contains all space.

Explanation:

1. Stars formed after the universe began, so the universe is older than every star.
2. The universe contains all matter and space, so no planet can be bigger than it.
3. Earth and the Sun are celestial - bodies within the universe.
4. By definition, the universe contains all space.

Answer:

The universe is older than every star. - True
Some planets are bigger than the universe. - False
Earth and the Sun are part of the universe. - True
The universe contains all space. - True