Geocentric vs Heliocentric

Geocentric vs Heliocentric

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Other Sciences

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What model is where the earth is in the middle of our universe?

Back

Geocentric Model

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Model is where the sun is the center of the universe?

Back

Heliocentric

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does "geo-" mean?

Back

Earth

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did people believe in the Geocentric vs the Heliocentric solar system?

Back

Geocentric system had been around for a LONG time. People don't like change. There wasn't enough proof to support the Heliocentric system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This image shows the:

Back

Geocentric Solar System

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who's book was published about the heliocentric solar system just after he died? Options: Ptolemy, Copernicus

Back

Copernicus

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Copernicus' view of the universe

Back

Heliocentric

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