Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe, which places the Sun at the center rather than the Earth?

Exploring Astronomy and Its Theories

Quiz
•
Physics
•
10th Grade
•
Hard
Wesley Barbosa Rodrigues
FREE Resource
20 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ptolemy
Nicolaus Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the geocentric model of the universe?
A model where the Earth is at the center of the universe
A model where the Sun is at the center of the universe
A model where the Moon is at the center of the universe
A model where the stars are at the center of the universe
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for advocating the geocentric model?
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
Archimedes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main contribution of Johannes Kepler to astronomy?
He discovered the moons of Jupiter
He formulated the laws of planetary motion
He invented the telescope
He proposed the geocentric model
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT one of Kepler's laws of planetary motion?
Planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one focus
The square of the orbital period is proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis
Planets move in circular orbits with the Earth at the center
A line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars and planets?
Tycho Brahe
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Galileo discover about Jupiter that supported the heliocentric model?
Jupiter has rings
Jupiter has moons orbiting it
Jupiter is the largest planet
Jupiter is closer to the Sun than Earth
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Space

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
20 questions
Astronomy (The Solar System)

Quiz
•
8th - 12th Grade
17 questions
Physics Fast Facts: Collisions

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
22 questions
12.4 Universal Forces

Quiz
•
8th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Bohr and Lewis Models

Quiz
•
9th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Types of Forces

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Astronomy

Quiz
•
9th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Scientific Revolution Quiz

Quiz
•
10th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade