
Space Exploration: Early views and Technological Advances
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- Q1What does the term "heliocentric" mean?Sun-centeredNo clueEarth-centeredMars-centered30s
- Q2What does the term "geocentric" mean?Sun-centeredMars-centeredEarth-centeredNo clue30s
- Q3Who is Galileo Galilei?Greek ScientistRussian ScientistItalian ScientistGerman Scientists30s
- Q4What is the biggest flaw of the heliocentric model after Galileo's discoveries?Couldn't forecast phases of the moonCould not predict planetary motion.30s
- Q5What was Aristotle's reasoning for why distant stars didn't move?I dont' knowAttached to outer sphere of solar system and couldn't move.No explanation30s
- Q6What is "solstice"?Longest period of darkness (June 21)I don't knowLongest period of daylight (June 21) and shortest period of daylight (December 21)Longest period of daylight (December 21)30s
- Q7What 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