Astronomy quiz 1

Which theory stated that the sun was the center of the solar system?

• Big Bang Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

• Oscillating Theory

Which astronomer was known for refining the telescope and discovering the moons of Jupiter?

• Isaac Newton

• Claudius Ptolomy

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

Which astronomer was known for proposing that planets revolve in an elliptical pattern instead of circular?

• Johannes Kepler

• Claudius Ptolomy

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

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Which theory stated that Earth was the center of the solar system?

• Big Bang Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

• Oscillating Theory

Earth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______

• gas
• metal
• water
• rock

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Select the order from smallest to largest.

• Sun, Milky Way, solar system, universe
• Sun, Milky Way, universe, solar system
• Sun, solar system, Milky Way, universe
• Sun, solar system, universe, Milky Way

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What is the center of our solar system?

• moon
• earth
• sun
• Jupiter

A full revolution of earth takes _____.

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 365.25 days

A full rotation of earth takes ______.

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 100 years

The Earth's ______ is also responsible for us experiencing seasons.

• Tilt on its axis

• Getting closer to the sun

• Rotation