Which of the following defines the universe?

D. All things that exist in space

C. the galaxy that includes the Sun

What is one major piece of evidence that the Big Bang theory is correct?

A. Astronomers have detected leftover radiation from the Big Bang.

B. Everything in the universe has remained in the same location for billions of years.

C. Astronomers have discovered that the universe is no longer expanding.

D. Astronomers have discovered evidence that the universe will soon begin contracting in a "Big Crunch".

Compare the original geocentric model theory to the new heliocentric model theory. What is the difference in Earth's position in each model?

D. The original geocentric model shows the Earth in the center of the solar system, and the current heliocentric model shows the Sun at the center, orbiting the Earth.

A. The original geocentric model showed the Moon at the center of our solar system, and the current heliocentric model shows the Earth at the center.

B. The original model geocentric model shows Earth at the center of the solar system, and the current heliocentric model shows the Moon at the center, orbited by the Sun and Earth.

C. The original geocentric model shows the Sun in the center of our solar system, and the current heliocentric model shows the Earth in the center, orbited by the Sun.

Ancient scientists believed in the first model established by scientists, the geocentric model. This model states that the Earth was at the center of the solar system. However, as knowledge and technology improved, newer scientists began to believe in a new model, the heliocentric model that states the Sun is at the center of the solar system. The invention of the telescope allowed newer scientist's to more clearly see the path of the solar system's bodies, therefore, allowing them to more accurately determine them. This new evidence began the belief in the new theory of the heliocentric, or Sun-centered model of our solar system. Why did the knowledge about Earth's position in the solar system change?

C. Because new technology, like the telescope, gave scientists new evidence that changed their interpretation of celestial movement.

A. Because there was not enough evidence to support the claim of the original theory of the geocentric model.

B. Because celestial bodies changed their positions in space and eventually Earth orbited the Sun.

D. Because new technology made it easier for scientists to think of more plausible stories to describe natural events.

Earth at the center is model X, and Sun at the center is model Y. Which statement best describes both models?

D. Model X is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.

A. Model X is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.

B. Model X is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system.

C. Model X is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system.

Which of the following observations, is evidence, of the Big Bang Theory?

C. Edwin Hubble observed with his telescope galaxies moving farther and farther away from Earth at speeds that are equal to their distance from Earth.

A. ancient astronomers observed the sky and noticed that the planets, Sun, moon, and stars seemed to revolve around the Earth

B. Hours of daylight change within a year

D. Galileo observed four moons revolving around Jupiter.

In addition to describing what is at the center of the Earth's solar system, what did the heliocentric and geocentric theories explain?

B. how different parts of the solar system orbit

A. the changing temperature of the solar system

Which of these is an important characteristic of a planet?

D. I t must be massive enough to clear objects from its orbit.

B. It must be at least 92 million miles from the Sun.

C. It must have at least 165 moons.

If you want to model The Big Bang Theory and how the universe is still expanding, which model would you use ?

C. Exploding a tightly packed substance inside of a vacuum cleaner

A. placing a magnet in a magnetic box with paper clips

B. By shaking up a plastic bottle that is filled with oil, water, and sand; and watching them separate.

D. turning on an underwater speaker in a water tank.

Which list shows the order of scale astronomy from smallest to largest?

B. galaxy, universe, solar system, planets

A. universe, galaxy, solar system, planet

C. planets, solar system, galaxy, universe

D. solar system, universe, planets, galaxy

Which of these BEST defines a planet?

A. a large body that does not give off light

B. a bright, burning ball of gas

What is a light year?

B. the distance light travels in one year

A. a year in which the Sun gives off extra light rays

C. The distance of the Earth from the Sun.

D. The amount of time it takes for all planets to orbit the Sun.

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How is a theory different from a guess? Choose the best answer.

A. A theory cannot be disproven, a guess can be.

B. A theory is backed up by hard evidence, a guess is not.

C. A theory is agreed upon by scientists, a guess is only agreed on by laypeople.

D. A theory is usually very old, a guess is usually very new.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

A. The Milky Star

B. The White Dwarf

C. The Milky Way

D. The Best Galaxy Ever

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Geocentric vs Heliocentric/Big Bang Theory

26 questions

How is a theory different from a guess? Choose the best answer.

Where is the center of the universe located?

Which answer choice best describes a singularity?

What was contained in the singularity that gave rise to the Big Bang? Choose the best answer.

Which term best describes conditions a few seconds after the Big Bang took place?

What does the initial moments after the Big Bang have in common with the universe as it exists now? Choose the best answer.

What is the name of the galaxy that includes Earth?

Which of the following defines the universe?

According to the Big Bang theory, how old is the universe?

What is one major piece of evidence that the Big Bang theory is correct?

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