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Astronomy Quiz 1 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which theory stated that the sun was the center of the solar system?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Heliocentric Theory

c)

Geocentric Theory

d)

Oscillating Theory

2.

Which astronomer was known for refining the telescope and discovering the moons of Jupiter?

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Claudius Ptolomy

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

3.

Which astronomer was known for proposing the Heliocentric Theory?

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Claudius Ptolomy

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

4.

Which astronomer was known for proposing the Geocentric Theory and creating maps of the earth using latitude and longitude?

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Claudius Ptolomy

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

5.

Which astronomer was known for proposing that planets revolve in an elliptical pattern instead of circular?

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Claudius Ptolomy

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

6.

Which theory stated that Earth was the center of the solar system?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Heliocentric Theory

c)

Geocentric Theory

d)

Oscillating Theory

7.

Which theory is used to explain the formation of the universe?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Heliocentric Theory

c)

Geocentric Theory

d)

Creation Theory

8.

This is a model of which theory?

a)

Heliocentric Theory

b)

Geocentric Theory

c)

Big Bang Theory

9.

This is a model of which theory?

a)

Heliocentric Theory

b)

Geocentric Theory

c)

Big Bang Theory

10.

Which diagram shows the correct relationship between these four regions?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Which of the following are true of our Milky Way Galaxy?

a)

It is spiral in shape.

b)

It contains billions of stars.

c)

It is made up of one- and two-star systems, as well as gases and dust.

d)

All of the above.

12.

Where is our solar system located in the Milky Way Galaxy?

a)

In the center.

b)

In the outer rim.

c)

Outside the galaxy.

d)

It isn't part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

13.

True or False?

Our universe contains billions of galaxies.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which astronomer was known for proposing that the Earth was a sphere?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Claudius Ptolomy

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Galileo Galilei

15.

What is a Scientific Theory?

a)

A prediction of what will happen in an experiment.

b)

A summary of what you found in your experiment.

c)

An explanation of something that happens in nature that is backed up by results of many tests and experiments.

d)

A statement that can never be proven wrong.