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Space Exploration: Early views and Technological Advances

Quiz by Hillary Hupman

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  • Q1
    What does the term "heliocentric" mean?
    Sun-centered
    No clue
    Earth-centered
    Mars-centered
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the term "geocentric" mean?
    Sun-centered
    Mars-centered
    Earth-centered
    No clue
    30s
  • Q3
    Who is Galileo Galilei?
    Greek Scientist
    Russian Scientist
    Italian Scientist
    German Scientists
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the biggest flaw of the heliocentric model after Galileo's discoveries?
    Couldn't forecast phases of the moon
    Could not predict planetary motion.
    30s
  • Q5
    What was Aristotle's reasoning for why distant stars didn't move?
    I dont' know
    Attached to outer sphere of solar system and couldn't move.
    No explanation
    30s
  • Q6
    What is "solstice"?
    Longest period of darkness (June 21)
    I don't know
    Longest period of daylight (June 21) and shortest period of daylight (December 21)
    Longest period of daylight (December 21)
    30s
  • Q7
    What is "Equinox"?
    Ummm.. Still no clue.
    Day and night are equal length (March 21 and September 22)
    Day and night are equal length (March 21 only)
    Day and night are equal length (Sept 22 only)
    30s

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