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Geocentric and Heliocentric Theory

Geocentric and Heliocentric Theory

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Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the person that popularized the geocentric model?

Back

Aristotle

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the biggest difference between the Geocentric Model and the Heliocentric Model?

Back

the center of the solar system

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Kepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are in the shape of a/an...

Back

ellipse

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

geo-

Back

Earth

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

All of these answers are correct: Geocentric system had been around for a long time, people don't like change, and there wasn't enough proof to support the Heliocentric system.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This image shows the:

Media Image

Back

Geocentric Solar System

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who's book was published about the heliocentric solar system just after he died?

Back

Copernicus

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