The Big Bang Took Place Approximately ____ Years Ago

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Big Bang took place approximately ____ years ago.

• A)140 billion
• B)40 billion
• C)14 billion
• D)14 million
• E)4,000

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Definitions:

Peg-Word Method

A mnemonic strategy that involves linking numbers with items that rhyme with or resemble the numbers to remember a list of items.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition impairing the ability to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, leaving intact the capability to remember the past before the event.

Hyperspecific

Refers to being extremely or excessively precise or detailed, often beyond what is necessary or useful.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.