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What is the Heliocentric model?

• Earth-centered universe.

• Sun-centered universe.

• That the planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits.

• That galaxies exist beyond the Milky Way.

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What was Copernicus's theory?

• He thought Earth was at the center of the universe.

• He thought the planets revolved around the sun in elliptical orbits.

• He thought the sun was at the center of the universe.

• He discovered galaxies beyond the Milky Way.

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What is the Geocentric model?

• Sun-centered universe.

• Planets revolving around the sun in elliptical orbits.

• Galaxies existing beyond the Milky Way.

• Earth-centered universe.

What tool did Galileo use to make his discoveries?

• Satellite

• Telescope

• Space Shuttle

• Ancient buildings like Chicen Itza in Mexico.

The Universe is:  

• Expanding

• Contracting

• Floating 

• Sparkly 

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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

• Scientists long ago were not very intelligent.

• Scientific theories cannot explain many phenomena.

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

Which statement about Earth's galaxy is correct?

• 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 Pinwheel Galaxy which is spiral shaped.

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

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Which description best defines a galaxy?

• patterns in space formed by constellations

• collections of stars and their solar systems, dust, and gases

• all of the matter and energy that is in space

• a black hole that is found at the center of all solar systems

_______________ ______________ theory that the universe originated in a huge explosion that released all matter and energy.

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A scientific article about the universe will MOST likely describe the universe as

• consisting of billions of galaxies.

• being less than two billion years old.

• containing approximately ten planets

• becoming smaller over time.

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