Unit 1:Quiz on Theories of the Universe

The diagram shows a model. Which theory does this model best support?

• special relativity

• heliocentric

• big bang

• geocentric

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The diagrams show two models. Which statement best describes both models?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Which of the following reasons best explains why scientists once thought other planets and the Sun revolved around Earth?

• Scientists long ago did not make careful observations and went on feelings alone.

• Scientific theories cannot explain many phenomena.

• Scientific theories are constantly being revised as new information and technology arises.

• Scientists long ago were not very intelligent.

What is the biggest difference between the geocentric and heliocentric models of our solar system?

• In the geocentric model, Earth is at the center of our solar system. In a heliocentric model, the Sun is at the center of the solar system.

• In the geocentric model, the Sun is at the center of our solar system. In a heliocentric model, Earth is at the center of the solar system.

• In the geocentric model, Earth revolves around all planets in the solar system. In a heliocentric model, the Sun revolves around all planets in the solar system.

• In the geocentric model, the Sun revolves around all planets in the solar system. In a heliocentric model, Earth revolves around all planets in the solar system.

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Ptolemy and Copernicus were early astronomers. Ptolemy believed that Earth was the center of the solar system and Copernicus believed that the Sun was the center of the solar system. Which model would the astronomers most likely use to support their beliefs?

• Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the geocentric model.

• Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the heliocentric model.

• Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.

• Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model.

The Big Bang refers to the origin of which of the following?

• Earth

• our solar system

• the Milky Way galaxy

• the universe

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Which of the following groups of celestial objects is arranged in order from smallest to largest?

• star, planet, moon, galaxy

• galaxy, star, moon, planet

• moon, planet, star, galaxy

• star, planet, moon, galaxy

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Which statement about Earth's galaxy is correct?

• Earth belongs in the Pinwheel Galaxy which is spiral shaped.

• Earth belongs in the Milky Way Galaxy which is spiral shaped.

• Earth belongs in the Black Eye Galaxy which is elliptical shaped.

• Earth belongs in the Andromeda Galaxy which is elliptical shaped.

Which of the following is true of galaxies?

• They contain few stars.

• They have uniform structures.

• They are made mainly of rocky objects.

• They come in different shapes and sizes.

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In which galaxy and in which location can Earth's solar system be found?

• at the edge of the irregular Andromeda

• near the central bulge of the elliptical Milky Way

• at the tip of one of Andromeda's spiral arms

• in the middle of one of the Milky Way’s spiral arms

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