
Astronomy Vocabulary
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- Q1Define HeliocentricPtolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe.Copernicus theory that the Sun is the center of the universe.Copernicus theory that the Earth is the center of the universe.Ptolemy's theory that the Sun is the center of the universe.30s
- Q2Define Geocentric.Ptolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe.Ptolemy's theory that the Sun is the center of the universe.Galileo's theory that the Sub is the center of the universe.Galileo's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe.30s
- Q3Define Solar System.The Sun and the planets orbiting the moon.The Sun and the planets orbiting the Sun.The Sun and the planets orbiting the Earth.The Sun and the planets orbiting Jupiter.30s
- Q4Define Universe.The Milky Way Galaxy.All the seen and unseen material in space.All the seen material in space.All the unseen material in space.30s
- Q5Define Galaxy.Large groups of stars.Small groups of people.Large groups of stars, dust, and gas.Large groups of planets.30s
- Q6Define Big Bang TheoryThe theory that the universe began with a tremendous explosion at one point.The theory that the universe began with nothing.The theory that the universe began with a tremendous explosion all over.The theory that the universe began with a clap of thunder.30s
- Q7Define Milky Way Galaxy.The galaxy in which our solar system is located, irregular galaxy.The galaxy in which our solar system is located, elliptical galaxy.The galaxy in which our solar system is located, congruent galaxy.The galaxy in which our solar system is located, spiral galaxy.30s