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Heliocentric And Geocentric Models
Test Description: Explains the differences between the heliocentric and geocentric model and evidences which proves them.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) In the geocentric model (the Earth at the center of the universe), which motion would occur?
A
The Moon would revolve around the Sun.
B
The Earth would revolve around the Sun.
C
The Sun would revolve around the Earth.
D
The Earth would rotate on its axis.
2) Which observation can not be explained by a geocentric model?
A
A planet's apparent diameter varie
B
Stars follow circular paths around Polaris.
C
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
D
The Sun's path through the sky is an arc.
3) Which apparent motion can be explained by a geocentric model?
A
motion of a Foucault pendulum
B
the sun's path through the sky
C
deflection of the wind
D
curved path of projectiles
4) In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
A
tetrahedral model
B
concentric model
C
geocentric model
D
heliocentric model
5) Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?
A
All planets except the Earth revolve around the Sun.
B
All planets revolve around the Sun.
C
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
D
The Sun is located at the center of the model.
6) Which planetary model allows a scientist to predict the exact positions of the planets in the night sky over many years?
A
The planets' orbits are circles in a geocentric model.
B
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
C
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a geocentric model.
D
The planets' orbits are circles in a heliocentric model.
7) For what reason did the heliocentric model of the universe replace the geocentric model of the universe?
A
The heliocentric model provided a simpler explanation of the motions of the planets.
B
The heliocentric model proved that the Earth rotates.
C
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
D
The geocentric model did not predict the phases of the Moon.
8) Some constellations (star patterns) observed in the summer skies are different from those observed in the winter skies. The best explanation for this observation is that
A
constellations revolve around the Earth
B
the Earth rotates on its axis
C
constellations are moving away from the Earth
D
the Earth revolves around the Sun
9) Which statement provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?
A
The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter repeat in a pattern.
B
The stars appear to follow circular paths around the North Star (Polaris).
C
The Sun follows an apparent daily path, rising in the east and setting in the west.
D
A Foucault pendulum appears to shift its direction of swing in a predictable manner.
10) The Sun's position in space is best described as the approximate center of
A
the Milky Way galaxy
B
our solar system
C
a constellation
D
the universe
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