Unit 8 Lesson 1 Test
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- Q1In which model of the solar system does the sun revolve around Earth?heliocentric modelAristarchan modelCopernican modelgeocentric model30s
- Q2You observe 4 stars from two different locations. Which star will have the greatest parallax?the star that is 3.4 AU from Earththe star that is 10.4 AU from Earththe star that is 4.2 AU from Earththe star that is 6.8 AU from Earth30s
- Q3How did Aristotle explain the way that objects in the universe move?Objects move in circles on 1 sphere, with Earth at centerMove in circles on small spheres in large ones Earth center.Objects have elliptical orbits, with Earth at the centerObjects have elliptical orbits with the sun at the center30s
- Q4Who explained the parallax problem saying there was no parallax because stars were far away?PtolemyAristarchusCopernicusAristotle30s
- Q5The drawing shows Galileo's observations of Jupiter. What did Galileo’s observations show?All celestial bodies orbited the sun.Planets other than Earth had bodies moving around them.Planets had elliptical orbits.All celestial bodies orbited Earth.30s
- Q6According to Johannes Kepler's laws, how do planets move in the solar system?circular orbits around Earthelliptical orbits around the suncircular orbits around the sunelliptical orbits around Earth30s
- Q7Which statement supports a geocentric model of the no parallax problem?Earth is not moving, so no parallax existsThe stars are too far away for a visible parallaxThe stars are too close for a visible parallaxObservation points differ, so there is no visible parallax30s
- Q8The diagram shows several objects in space. Which best identifies what the diagram shows?heliocentric solar systemgeocentric star systemlocation of cometsgalaxy that is nearest to Earth30s
- Q9Which information or method did Ptolemy use to develop a model of the solar system?parallax problemmathematical modelsheliocentric theorytelescope observations30s
- Q10How did Copernicus describe the motion of the sun?The sun moves in an elliptical orbit.The sun moves in a straight line through space.The sun revolves around Earth.The sun is stationary.30s
- Q11The diagram shows which theory about Earth and its neighbors in space?Aristotle’s theoryheliocentric theoryPtolemy’s theorygeocentric theory30s
- Q12How does Ptolemy’s model of the universe compare with Aristotle’s model?Both models show celestial objects have elliptical pathsBoth models are based on parallax.Both models are heliocentric.Both models show celestial objects have circular paths.30s
- Q13According to the model developed by Copernicus, what causes day and night on Earth?All parts of the Solar System move in circular paths.Earth revolves around the sun.Earth rotates on its axis.Planets orbit the sun in elliptical paths.30s
- Q14Describe the apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from different locations?parallaxparallax problemellipsesaxis of rotation30s
- Q15According to Copernicus, what causes the year and seasons on Earth?Earth’s rotation around its axisEarth’s revolution around the sunEarth’s movement relative to the sun and moonEarth’s wobble on its axis30s
