Astronomy Quiz

What does the Greek word "Geo" mean?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

• Star

What is the heliocentric model?

• Earth at the center of the solar system

• Sun at the center of the solar system

• Moon at the center of the solar system

• Jupiter at the center of the solar system

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Who believed in the geocentric model with Earth as a fixed, spherical object at the center?

• Copernicus

• Galileo

• Aristotle

• Ptolemy

What did Copernicus hypothesize about the universe?

• Earth is at the center

• Sun is at the center

• Moon is at the center

• Jupiter is at the center

What is a telescope used for?

• Finding direction

• Viewing far away objects like planets and stars

• Measuring temperature

• Calculating time

What is a constellation?

• A tool for finding direction

• A group of stars that form a pattern

• A chart showing star positions

• A type of telescope

What does the Greek word "Helio" mean?

• Earth

• Sun

• Moon

• Star

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Who used a telescope to discover moons orbiting Jupiter?

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

• Galileo

• Ptolemy

What is a star chart?

• A tool for finding direction

• A chart showing the positions of the stars in a region of the sky

• A group of stars that form a pattern

• An instrument for viewing planets

What is astronomy?

• The study of the ocean

• The study of plants

• The study of the planets, stars, galaxies, and other objects in space

• The study of animals

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