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

• the shape of the planets' orbits

• the movement of the moon

• the center of the solar system

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This image shows the:

• Geocentric Solar System
• Heliocentric Solar System

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A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the SUN.

• Heliocentric
• Geocentric

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Copernicus' and Galileo's view of the universe

• Heliocentric

• Geocentric

Ptolemy's and Aristotle's view of the universe

• Heliocentric

• Geocentric

a small, rocky, natural satellite

no temperature extremes

no atmosphere

no life

revolves around the earth

• space probe

• comet

• planet

• moon

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What are caused by wind patterns and differences in water densities?

• ocean currents

• tides

• waves

• blizzards

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What other event is likely to happen where earthquakes occur?

• tides

• tornadoes

• blizzards

• volcanoes

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How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun?

• 24 hours

• 1 month

• 365 days

• too long

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They are highest clouds in the sky. They look wispy, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus