Astronomy Test 1

The theory that the earth is the center of the universe

• heliocentric

• geocentric

• big bang

• big crunch

Which two scientists supported the Big Bang Theory

• Lemaitre and Galileo

• Galileo and Copernicus

• Lemaitre and Hubble

• Aristotle and Ptolemy

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Name this model of the solar system

• Big Bang Theory

• The Big Crunch

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

• The Milky Way

• Orion's Arm

• The Snickers

• Heliocentric

What is the name for this model of our Solar System?

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

• The Big Bang

• The Big Crunch

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which two scientists supported the Geocentric Theory?

• Aristotle and Ptolemy

• Aristotle and Hubble

• Copernicus and Galileo

• Galileo and Hubble

What planet is the "twin planet" to Earth?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

What scientists were involved in the heliocentric theory?

• Galileo and Ptolemy

• Ptolemy and Aristotle

• Copernicus and Galileo

• Copernicus and Aristotle

What type of Galaxy do we live in?

• Spiral

• Irregular

• Regular

• Elliptical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What planet is a red color due to the iron oxide found on the planet?

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Earth