Heliocentric vs. geocentric Make-Up Flashcard

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What does the Heliocentric system look like?

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The Heliocentric system is a model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center, and the planets, including Earth, orbit around it.

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What does 'helio-' mean?

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Helio- means 'sun'.

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What does 'geo-' mean?

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Geo- means 'Earth'.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is an explanation for why things work or how things happen, based on evidence and reasoning.

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What was Ptolemy's view of the universe?

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Ptolemy's view of the universe was geocentric, meaning he believed that the Earth was at the center of the universe.

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What is the difference between geocentric and heliocentric models?

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The geocentric model places Earth at the center of the universe, while the heliocentric model places the Sun at the center.

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Name one key proponent of the heliocentric model.

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Nicolaus Copernicus is a key proponent of the heliocentric model.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

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What does the term 'solar system' refer to?

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The solar system refers to the Sun and all the celestial bodies that are bound to it by gravity, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is the significance of the scientific revolution?

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The scientific revolution was a period of major advancements in scientific thought, leading to the acceptance of the heliocentric model and the development of modern science.