Astronomy Theories Quiz

Which theory is associated with Copernicus?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Epicycles and deferents

• Elliptical orbits

Which theory is associated with Ptolemy?

• Heliocentric theory

• Elliptical orbits

• Geocentric theory

• Newton's laws

Which theory is associated with Kepler?

• Geocentric theory

• Epicycles and deferents

• Heliocentric theory

• Newton's laws

Which theory is associated with Newton?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Epicycles and deferents

• Elliptical orbits

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which theory is associated with elliptical orbits?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Epicycles and deferents

• Newton's laws

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which theory is associated with epicycles and deferents?

• Heliocentric theory

• Geocentric theory

• Elliptical orbits

• Newton's laws

Which theory is associated with Galileo?

• Geocentric theory

• Epicycles and deferents

• Heliocentric theory

• Elliptical orbits

(True or False) In the modern heliocentric theory, planets stay the same distance from the sun throughout their orbits.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which is the largest planet in the solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Mercury

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which is the most distant planet in the solar system?

• Pluto

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune