Practice mode Everyday Science

According to this classic estimate, about how long ago did the Big Bang take place?

Correct answer B. 15 Billion years ago

Explanation

Older estimates placed the Big Bang about 15 billion years ago; modern measurements of the cosmic microwave background refine this to about 13.8 billion years, which is still closest to 15 billion.

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