Distances
Authored by Ron F.
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient civilization concluded that the Earth was round by observing sailing ships?
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Which philosopher calculated the size of the Earth using shadows, angles and wells?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You can see the curve of the Earth’s edge as the shadow moves across the Moon during ___
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 17th century, which two scientists laid the mathematical groundwork of planetary orbits?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The distance from the Earth to the Sun is given the name ___
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passage of a planet across the disk of the Sun is called ___
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using transits to calculate the Earth-Sun distance, why are results not highly accurate?
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