Heliocentric and Geocentric Models
Authored by Alexandra Tsesmelis
Science
5th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the people that popularized the geocentric model?
Galileo and kepler
Aristotle and Ptolemy
Copernicus and Aristarchus
Brahe and Kepler
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 object at the center of the solar system
the brightness of the sun
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "geo-" mean?
Earth
sun
Center
Moon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
These two astronomers confirmed Copernicus's heliocentric theory with calculations.
Galileo and Aristotle
Brahe and Kepler
Ptolemy and Kepler
Aristotle and Ptolemy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Kepler remembered?
He thought the Earth was at the center of the universe.
He recorded precise observations of planets and stars.
He showed that all planets revolved the sun in elliptical orbits.
He discovered galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Word "Helio" Refers To?
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientific instrument did Galileo use to change the world?
Telescope
Microscope
Mirror
Magnifying glass
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