Astrology vs Astronomy

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Astrology can be defined as

• the idea that the positions of the stars and planets at the time of our birth determine our personalities and influence our future.

• the scientific study of celestial objects such as planets, moons and stars.

• the scientific study of astrological phenomena such as the Big Bang Theory.

• the observation of the heavens using telescopes and other instruments.

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Branch of science that deals with space and universe

• Astranomy

• Astronomy

• Astrology

• Cosmology

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In the beginning Astrology and Astronomy were both practiced by astronomers such as Tycho Brahe.

• True

• False

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Astrology is consider a pseudo-science.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Science or Pseudoscience: Start with your conclusion, then work backwards to look for evidence that supports it.

• Science

• Psuedoscience

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Astronomy is a real science: planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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In astrology, the constellations that the Sun passes through are considered to be very important. These constellations make up the:

• Solar constellations

• Zodiac

• ecliptic

• Starry Vault

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Astrology is about horoscopes

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Astrological descriptions of personality and predictions published by astrologers are called

• Horoscopes

• Personality tests

• Barnum statements

• Zodiacal texts

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In order for an explanation to be considered scientific, it must be based on ______.

• an inference

• a conclusion

• past experience

• evidence

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The prefix "pseudo" means:

• false

• true

• understand

• science

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A collection of ideas and beliefs that sound like science but not supported by evidence, such as astrology, is known as...

• Pseudoscience

• Fact

• Theory

• Law

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Which is not a pseudoscience?

• Chemistry

• Healing magnets

• Astrology

• Homeopathy

Multiple Choice

True or False: If something cannot be observed using the 5 senses, is not testable or measurable, then it is not science.

• True

• False