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Which model of the solar system states that the Earth is at the center?
Which model of the solar system states that the Earth is at the center?
- Cosmocentric model
- Geocentric model (correct)
- Heliocentric model
- Astrocentric model
Which model of the solar system states that the Sun is at the center?
Which model of the solar system states that the Sun is at the center?
- Geocentric model
- Astrocentric model
- Heliocentric model (correct)
- Cosmocentric model
Which model of the solar system was widely accepted during ancient times?
Which model of the solar system was widely accepted during ancient times?
- Heliocentric model
- Astrocentric model
- Cosmocentric model
- Geocentric model (correct)
Which theory suggests that the universe has always existed in a constant state without any beginning or end?
Which theory suggests that the universe has always existed in a constant state without any beginning or end?
Which theory suggests that the universe originated from a single point in a massive explosion?
Which theory suggests that the universe originated from a single point in a massive explosion?
Which theory suggests that the universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction?
Which theory suggests that the universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction?
Flashcards
Geocentric model
Geocentric model
The model of the solar system where Earth is at the center.
Heliocentric model
Heliocentric model
The model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center.
Steady state theory
Steady state theory
The idea that the universe has always existed and is unchanging.
Big bang theory
Big bang theory
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Oscillating model
Oscillating model
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Ancient model
Ancient model
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Study Notes
Models of the Solar System
- The geocentric model states that the Earth is at the center of the solar system.
- The heliocentric model states that the Sun is at the center of the solar system.
Ancient Cosmic Theories
- The geocentric model was widely accepted during ancient times.
Theories of the Universe
- The steady-state theory suggests that the universe has always existed in a constant state without any beginning or end.
- The big bang theory suggests that the universe originated from a single point in a massive explosion.
- The oscillating universe theory suggests that the universe goes through cycles of expansion and contraction.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the geocentric vs heliocentric models of the solar system. Discover which model places the Earth at the center and which places the Sun at the center. Learn about the model that was widely accepted during ancient times.
