Space

Most early Greek astronomers believed the ______ was at the center of the universe

• Earth

• sun

• moon

• galaxy

This Greek Philosopher believed the universe centers around the Earth in a "perfect circle"

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Galileo

This astronomer tried to predict the order of the planets.

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Galileo

This astronomer developed the heliocentric model and is considered the founder of modern astronomy.

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Galileo

This astronomer used a telescope to support the heliocentric theory and was even put on house arrest for his ideas.

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Galileo

Which is NOT a terrestrial planet?

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Earth

• Mars

Between what two planets can the asteroid belt be found?

• Earth and Mars

• Venus and Earth

• Mars and Jupiter

• Jupiter and Saturn

Select ALL of the following planets that are gas giants.

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Mars

• Neptune

In order from closest to the sun to farthest, which planet comes after Saturn?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus

In order from closest to the sun to farthest, which planet comes after Mercury?

• Venus

• Mars

• Neptune

• Uranus