Flat Earth Model vs Spherical Earth Theory
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Who was the first to propose a spherical Earth?

  • Pythagoras (correct)
  • Arsagythop
  • Easirltto
  • Naxaragosa

    • Which ancient astronomer supported Pythagoras by observing the shadows Earth cast on the moon during a lunar eclipse?

  • Arsagythop
  • Anaxagoras (correct)
  • Naxaragosa
  • Easirltto

    • What did Aristotle use as one of his arguments for a spherical Earth?

  • Position of the North Star (correct)
  • The shape of the moon and the Sun
  • The curvature of the Earth's surface
  • The disappearance of the ships

    • Who provided the most accurate size of the Earth during ancient times, estimating it to be around 250,000 stadia or 46,250 km?

    <p>Easirltto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modern evidence supports the spherical Earth model by showing satellite photos that display the Earth as spherical?

    <p>Satellite photos of a square Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tycho Brahe primarily observe and record positions of on the island of Hveen?

    <p>Sun, moon, and planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient philosopher listed arguments including the shape of the Moon and the Sun as evidence for a spherical Earth?

    <p>Arsagythop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Johannes Kepler's predecessor in the field of astronomy?

    <p>Tycho Brahe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law of planetary motion states that planets move in ellipses with the sun at one focus?

    <p>Law of Ellipses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kepler's Law of Harmonies, what relationship holds true between the squares of planets' periods and the cubes of their mean distances from the sun?

    <p>They are directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which astronomer played a crucial role in determining the size of the Earth through his measurement of the Earth's circumference?

    <p>Eratosthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law describes that a line drawn from a planet to the sun sweeps out equal areas in equal times?

    <p>Law of Equal Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did ancient people observe about the moon within a period of 29.5 days?

    <p>The moon changes its path and its appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did astronomers observe about the moon during a lunar eclipse as per the text?

    <p>Part of the moon seemed to be covered by something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which astronomer is traditionally credited with inventing the telescope?

    <p>Hans Lippershey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Galileo observe about Venus according to astronomical records?

    <p>Venus has phases similar to those of the moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient phenomenon supports the argument for a spherical Earth as discussed in the text?

    <p>Curvature of Earth on the horizon during a plane ride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tycho Brahe contribute to astronomy based on the text?

    <p>Conducting precise observations of planet positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tycho Brahe primarily observe and record positions of on the island of Hveen?

    <p>Sun, moon, and stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kepler's third law of planetary motion, what relationship is accurate for the time and distance of each planet's movement around the sun?

    <p>$T^2 = R^3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Johannes Kepler's predecessor in the field of astronomy?

    <p>Tycho Brahe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Galileo observe about Venus according to astronomical records?

    <p>Venus' changing phases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law of planetary motion describes that planets move around the sun in such a way that a line drawn from the sun to the planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times?

    <p>Law of Equal Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is traditionally credited with inventing the telescope?

    <p>Galileo Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is traditionally credited with the invention of the telescope, a pivotal instrument in astronomy?

    <p>Galileo Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to astronomical records, what key observation about Venus did Galileo make that supported the heliocentric model of the solar system?

    <p>Venus goes through phases like the Moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law of planetary motion proposed by Johannes Kepler describes how planets move faster when closer to the sun and slower when farther away?

    <p>Kepler's Second Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ancient philosopher listed arguments including the position of the North Star as evidence for a spherical Earth?

    <p>Pythagoras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kepler's Third Law of Planetary Motion, what relationship exists between a planet's period (time to orbit the sun) and its average distance from the sun?

    <p>$\text{Period}^2 = \text{Distance}^3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient astronomer provided the most accurate size of the Earth during ancient times, estimating it to be approximately 250,000 stadia or 46,250 km?

    <p>Eratosthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the innovation that Hans Lippershey is traditionally credited with?

    <p>Inventing the telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following astronomical observations was made by Galileo Galilei?

    <p>Discovery of mountains, valleys, and craters on the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion, what phenomenon did he describe regarding the areas covered by planets?

    <p>The areas covered by planets in a given time are equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial astronomical observation did Galileo Galilei make about the surface of the sun?

    <p>He discovered that the sun has blemishes known as sunspots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the moon's appearance did Galileo Galilei observe in his astronomical studies?

    <p>Mountains, valleys, and craters present on the moon's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kepler's Law of Harmonies describe about planetary orbits?

    <p>The squares of planets' periods are directly proportional to the cubes of their mean distances from the sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lunar Eclipse

    • During a lunar eclipse, the shape that casts on the moon shows a spherical shape.

    Time Zones

    • Time differences in different places in the world are due to the presence of time zones.

    Riding a Plane

    • The curvature of the Earth on the horizon is noticeable when traveling in a transatlantic flight.

    Phases of the Moon

    • Ancient people observed that within 29.5 days, the moon changes its path and appearance.
    • Lunar eclipses occur when the moon or part of it seems to be covered.

    Ancient Greek Astronomers

    • Pythagoras (500 BC) proposed a spherical Earth.
    • Anaxagoras (500 BC - 430 BC) supported Pythagoras through his observations of the shadows that Earth casts on the moon during a lunar eclipse.
    • Aristotle (340 BCE) listed several arguments for a spherical Earth, including:
      • Position of the North Star
      • Shape of the moon and the Sun
      • Disappearance of ships

    Eratosthenes

    • Gave the most accurate size of the Earth during their time, approximately 250,000 stadia/46,250 km.

    Hans Lippershey

    • Spectacle maker from United Netherlands, traditionally credited with inventing the telescope.

    Galileo Galilei

    • Observed that the moon has mountains, valleys, and craters.
    • Discovered that the surface of the sun has some blemishes, called sunspots.
    • Found that Jupiter has four moons revolving around it.
    • Observed that Venus has phases similar to those of the moon.

    Tycho Brahe

    • A Danish astronomer who conducted precise observations of the positions of the planets during his time.

    Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion

    • First Law: Law of Ellipses (planets move in ellipses with a common focus at the sun)
    • Second Law: Law of Equal Areas (planets move around the sun, sweeping out equal areas in equal times)
    • Third Law: Law of Harmonies (squares of periods of planets are proportional to the cubes of their mean distances from the sun)

    Modern Evidence Supporting Spherical Earth Model

    • Satellite photos show that the Earth is spherical.
    • Astronauts in low Earth orbit personally observed the curvature of the planet.

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