scientific rev 2

Question 1

Only planets have a gravitational pull

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

This model of the universe places the Earth stationary at the center

Accepted Answer

Geocentric

Question 3

Isaac Newton had ______ laws of motion

Accepted Answer

3

Question 4

Which model of the universe was correct?

Accepted Answer

Heliocentric

Question 5

What is retrograde?

Accepted Answer

Planets appear to move backwards

Question 6

What was not one of Galileo's observations?

Accepted Answer

Discovery of Pluto

Question 7

Descartes invented this branch of mathematics

Accepted Answer

Geometry

Question 8

The Catholic Church apologized to Galileo in the 1830's

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Galileo was threatened with torture by the Inquisition for his beliefs

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Who is the first astronomer to say that the Sun is at the center of the universe?

Accepted Answer

Copernicus

Question 11

This astronomer made observations using the first telescope

Accepted Answer

Galileo

Question 12

What is heresy?

Accepted Answer

Belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine

Question 13

Newton's laws of motion apply only on Earth

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which moons are the Galilean moons?

Accepted Answer

Europa, Io, Ganymede, Callisto

Question 15

What was the model of the universe that placed the Sun at the center?

Accepted Answer

Heliocentric

Questions 15