Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

Front

According to Copernicus, the heliocentric theory?

Back

placed the sun at the center of the universe

Front

Which scientist developed three laws of motion?

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Newton

Front

What do these steps describe?
1.  Ask a question
2.  Form a hypothesis
3.  Experiment to test hypothesis
4.  Analyze data
5.  Draw a conclusion

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Scientific Method

Front

Identify who was an Italian astronomer who developed the telescope, which then confirmed Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory.

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Galileo Galilei

Front

Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued?

Back

The Earth revolved around the sun

Front

During the scientific revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing in, what?

Back

Religion

Front

According to Copernicus, the sun?

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was the center of the Universe

Front

The idea the earth is the center of the universe is which theory?

Back

geocentric

Front

The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory.

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heliocentric

Front

What did Galileo improve? Options: astrolabe, the stars, telescope, food.

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telescope